Camas, WA
Is your acne gone but scars remain? It probably feels like the acne never really left when the evidence of months or years of pain and self-consciousness remain etched on your face. However, we have good news. Dermal fillers, microneedling, and chemical peels effectively treat and eliminate certain types of acne scars. Most people safely tolerate these treatments. Once the acne scars are unnoticeable, self-esteem is also likely to improve. Dermal fillers for acne scars provide short-term and long-term benefits for patients, and even if this treatment isn’t right for your type of acne scars, there are other treatment options available for acne scars in our Santa Monica and Portland aesthetics practices.
Dermatologists have identified five common types of acne scars. They are defined as:
Dermal fillers work better with some types of scars than they do others. For instance, they treat rolling scars more completely than they do boxcar scars.
Restylane, Radiesse, and Belotero are the best dermal fillers for acne scars as they are able to reduce the appearance of certain types of scars while improving the texture of your skin. The amount of time that any filler lasts depends on where it is injected as well as the severity of the area being treated. However, Restylane lasts for around six to nine months while Radiesse remains in effect for one to two years. Belotero should decrease the look of acne scars for about nine to 12 months.
These facial fillers are made from hyaluronic acid. This is a substance that naturally occurs in your body, and your aesthetic injection specialist can customize the injection according to the condition of your skin. In addition, studies show that when a dermal filler is used to treat acne scars, people are happy with the results.
The short-term benefits of dermal fillers include the limited post-procedure downtime associated with them and almost immediate results. After the treatment, you may see continued improvement over the next few months. For most people, the results last from several months to as long as a year.
In addition to the short-term benefits of helping to raise the scars up to the surface of the skin, dermal fillers also help to break up the scar tissue and stimulate collagen production. This helps the diminish the appearance of the scars over time, requiring fewer, less aggressive treatments.
Microneedling and chemical peels are other treatment options for certain types of acne scars. Microneedling is the process of using tiny needles to puncture your skin. The treatment encourages your body to increase its production of collagen in these areas. This works to heal scars, sun damage, and even wrinkles. Microneedling takes advantage of your body’s own healing process. It improves the tone of your skin and the texture.
With chemical peels, a chemical solution will be applied to your skin. This causes a minor chemical reaction and speeds up skin cell turnover, resulting in rapid top layer skin cell death. As it heals, the top layer of skin peels off. The fresh layer is smoother, improving the look of your acne scars over a series of treatments.
Acne scar treatments that use advancements in the cosmetic industry mean that you no longer have to suffer unsightly acne scars or other skin concerns. At Skin by Lovely, we offer acne scar treatments with facial fillers, making these blemishes almost visually imperceptible. If you want to learn about the many different treatment options that are available for acne scars and other issues, contact us for more information. Our treatments range from the topical variety to ones that go beneath the skin. Book your appointment today.
