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You may be able to reduce the appearance of acne scars with over-the-counter products, medications, and dermatologist-performed procedures, including microdermabrasion. Safe and effective treatment for acne scars begins with a consultation. During the consultation, a dermatologist at VHA Medskin Clinic & Spa Tan Phu District will examine your skin, playing close attention to your scars. A dermatologist will also ask you some essential questions

Active breakouts are frustrating enough, but the scars acne can leave behind can be frustrating. The good news is that acne scars can be treated.

But before treatment can start, you first have to get rid of any acne once and for all since new breakouts can lead to new acne scars.

Some of the scar treatments below can’t be done alongside typical acne medications, and the inflammation caused by breakouts can also reduce treatment effectiveness.

Atrophic or depressed acne scars

Atrophic scars are most common on the face. A depressed scar sits below the surrounding skin. They’re formed when not enough collagen is made while the wound is healing. There are three types of atrophic scars:

Boxcar

These are wide, U-shaped scars that have sharp edges. They can be shallow or deep. The shallower they are, the better they respond to skin resurfacing treatments. Microdermabrasion and gentle peels are great for almost all skin types.

But laser resurfacing has to be done cautiously because more scarring and pigmentary changes in darker skin tones, like post-inflammatory pigmentation. It’s best to pretreat darker skin types with a 4 percent hydroquinone for at least 4-6 weeks prior to starting these treatments.

Ice pick

Ice pick scars are narrow, V-shaped scars that can go deep into the skin. They can look like small round or oval holes, like a chickenpox scar. These are the most difficult scars to treat because they can extend far under the surface of the skin.

Rolling

These are wide depressions that typically have rounded edges and an irregular, rolling appearance.

Hypertrophic or raised acne scars

These scars are most common with chest and back acne. They stand above the surface of the surrounding skin and are caused by too much collagen during healing.

Discoloration left behind after a zit has cleared isn’t a scar. The purple, red, or brown marks will fade over a few months on their own.

Before you start any treatment for acne scars, it’s important to be seen by a dermatologist or a healthcare professional. They can help you determine the best method to reduce the appearance of your scars and also make sure that the marks on your skin are actually scars and not another condition.

How do dermatologists at VHA Medskin Clinic & Spa Tan Phu District treat acne scars?

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is one of the most effective and common treatments for facial scars. While it uses the same general principle as the microdermabrasion kits you can do at home, healthcare professionals use tools to more deeply exfoliate the top layer of the skin.

Best for: scars close to the surface like shallow boxcar or rolling scars. But deeper scars may also become less noticeable

Chemical peels

These aren’t the kind of face masks that you wear during a Netflix marathon. A chemical peel is a strong acid that’s used to remove the top layer of the skin to reduce deeper scars.

Some chemical peels are mild enough to be used at home, but a healthcare professional at VHA Medskin Clinic & Spa Tan Phu District HCM city can provide a stronger solution with more dramatic results.

There are many different types of chemical peels, so it’s best to talk with a healthcare professional about which one is right for you.

Best for: all types of acne scars, often used for deeper scars

Laser resurfacing

Much like a chemical peel and dermabrasion, laser resurfacing removes the top layer of the skin. This treatment typically has a faster healing time than other resurfacing treatments.

But you have to keep the area covered with a bandage until it’s completely healed. This treatment is also not a good option for anyone who’s still getting breakouts, and it’s not as effective on darker skin tones.

Best for: all acne scars and lighter skin tones

Microneedling

This newer treatment uses a small, handheld, needle-studded roller or a handheld “pen” on the surface of the scars. The needles puncture the numbed skin — but don’t go through it like a shot! As the skin heals, it makes collagen.

There’s evidence to suggest that microneedling helps reduce the depth of acne scars. Still, this treatment can take up to 9 months to see changes, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Outside of the slight fear factor, it’s a safe treatment that works for all skin tones.

Best for: depressed acne scars

Subcision

At first brush, it might seem crazy to remove a scar and potentially replace it with a new one, but dermatologists or plastic surgeons can remove a very noticeable scar and leave behind a small scar that will fade with time.

A healthcare professional at VHA Medskin Clinic & Spa Tan Phu District HCM city can also lift the scar by loosening the fibers beneath it to help bring it closer to the surface, so it’s less noticeable. This procedure is called subcision

Best for: deep, depressed scars and raised scars

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