What Are Acne Scars?
Acne scars are a side effect of persistent or severe acne. It manifests as uneven textures on the skin, often resembling small depressions or occasionally raised bumps. These marks vary in size, shape, depth and colour, ranging from red or pink to brown or purplish hues. They can disrupt the smoothness of the skin and can undermine self-confidence, causing individuals to feel self-conscious about their appearance and prompting efforts to conceal or treat them.
What Causes Acne Scars?
Acne scars develop from skin and tissue damage following acne and can appear in distinct forms. Atrophic scars result from the loss of tissue, appearing as shallow depressions on the skin’s surface. These occur when acne lesions damage the skin’s collagen and elastin fibres. Ice pick scars are narrow, deep pits, formed by deep, inflamed acne lesions. Rolling scars result from the loss of collagen in the deeper layers of the skin due to prolonged inflammation from severe acne lesions. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) causes dark spots, resulting from increased melanin production after inflammation in the area from the breakout. Each type of acne scarring presents unique challenges in treatment and can significantly impact one’s self-esteem and confidence.
How Can I Treat Acne Scars?
Treatment for acne scars employs various techniques tailored to individual skin types and scar severity. Procedures can include: Morpheus8 – targeting scarred areas, stimulating collagen production to improve skin texture, medical microneedling also to stimulate new collagen and elastin reducing the depth of scars, PRP – stimulating the healing process to repair damaged tissues, Obagi Blue Radiance Peel – working to exfoliate the skin, promoting new cell growth and diminishing scar/ mark visibility, Dermal fillers – to temporarily plump depressed scars, evening out the skin’s surface, skin boosters to smooth out the skin surface or even polynucleotides to improve skin quality and collagen levels. Takroni Clinic offers personalised treatment plans to address individual concerns and achieve smoother, more radiant skin and may recommend a combination of treatments to help you reach your goals.
