Microneedling for Acne Scar Management

 Acne is a common skin problem experienced by almost everyone once in their lifetime. Acne caused by hormonal changes is reversible through medication or on their own. But once they go away, acne leaves scars on the face. These scars look like beauty spoilers. As a result, so many people, especially females, try to conceal acne scars with make-up or apply anti-marks creams. But these are short-term solutions with the accord of counter-effect, time and money wasting.

In this blog, Dr. Swati Agarwal, MD, Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatosurgeon And Specialist in Aesthetic dermatology, at Skination Clinic, will be discussing using micro-needling for acne scar treatment in Faridabad.

What is Microneedling?  

Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment. In this procedure, sterilised needles are used to correct the skin deformities. It targets the dermal layer and penetrates the skin follicles to produce more collagen. The new release of collagen and elastin fills the protein deficiency in the skin, which leads to the irreversibility of acne scars.   

Who is An ideal candidate for Microneedling?

Indeed micro needling is a non-surgical acne scar treatment everyone prefers. But before performing this procedure, a skin specialist carefully examines the candidate's skin type and prescribes micro-needling to:

• A person with large size pores

• One experiencing fine lines and wrinkles on the skin

• The person has uneven skin tone and stretch marks

• Microneedling is best suitable for mild acne scars.

Since acne can target one whole body, hence micro-needling can be performed on any body part, including legs, back, neck etc. 

Who should stay away from Microneedling?

• An individual taking oral medication for acne or acne scar treatment

• One diagnosed with a blood disorder or taking blood thinning medication

• The person diagnosed with cancer

• One getting prepare or undergo chemotherapy or radiotherapy

• One with sensitive skin type of rashes and cold sores

• Patient of keloids, moles, wart, skiing tag

• A pregnant woman

• One diagnosed with a fungal infection, eczema, psoriasis, ringworms etc.

Preparation for The Procedure

Before micro-needling for acne scars, skin specialists in Faridabad at Skination perform an overall examination of the candidate. They do so to examine the candidate’s eligibility for micro-needling and the risks to take care of while treating a candidate diagnosed with PCOS.

Post Microneedling care

Microneedling or collagen injection therapy is a non-surgical procedure. As a result, no incisions occur; one can take same-day discharge from the skin clinic in Faridabad and rest for up to 4 to 5 days. During this rehabilitation time, sun exposure, cosmetics use, and sweat-releasing exercise are prohibited. Once the doctor re-evaluates the result and allows it to resume work, one can start with extra care of the treated area.

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In certain cases growth factor treatment, dermal fillers, and mesotherapy is often combined for managing acne scars effectively. As the micro-needling treatment breaks the acne scar and boosts collagen production, it helps make the skin look youthful and spotless.

To learn more about micro-needling treatment, schedule a consultation with Dr. Swati Agarwal at Skination Clinic.

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Best Dermatological Treatments for Acne Scar

 Everyone wants smooth and glowing skin. However, people get different skin conditions due to various factors like stress, pollution, poor nutrition, and so on. Among them, acne is the most prevalent. Typically, they go away on their own. However, some become severe and even leave acne scars behind. 

The best skin doctor in Chhattarpur, Dr. Rajat Gupta, practicing at Skination, elaborates on how acne scars result from poor healing of untreated acne and its inflammation. As when the acne pore expands, a rupture happens on the pore's wall. Sometimes blemishes' contents leak into the tissue around them, leaving deeper scars due to less production of collagen or sometimes excessive production of collagen. Sometimes, the scars generated are shallow and heal fast as some acne lesions are minor.

Types of Scars 

Acne scars develop due to an injury. These are the obvious signs of tissue damage and healing. During acne, the body's inflammatory response to oil, germs, and dead cells in the clogged sebaceous follicle results in injury. There are two kinds of scars:

Depressed (atrophic scars): These are the sunken scars caused by acne or chicken pox. They seem like small indentations or some rounded pits on the skin. They are also known as ice-pick scars and mostly develop on the face. Acne scars become more visible as a person ages, and their skin begins to lose collagen and elastin. Depressed scars can be improved with the help of lasers or fillers. 

Raised Thickened Scars: Raised thickened scars such as keloids to occur whenever a person goes through a skin injury. Keloids usually show up on the shoulders, earlobes, chest, or cheeks. Another example is a hypertrophic scar, a thick scar raised on the skin. It typically occurs following skin trauma surgical incisions or burns. Their treatments include freezing, injections, lasers, medication, and surgery. 

What are the Best Treatments for Acne Scars?

Those with visible acne scarring on their face, chest, neck, or back are ideal candidates for acne scar removal treatments. While most acne scar procedures concentrate on the face, it's possible to get scars on any part of the body where acne has grown. Certain therapies may be used to minimize scarring on the body. 

However, one should consult a skin specialist before getting a suitable acne scar treatment in South Delhi. Given below are some of the best acne scar treatments: 

Skin Peel / Chemical Peels 

The chemical peel removes the top layer of the skin by applying a chemical solution.. The skin that regenerates is softer. One may often require medium or light peel to obtain the desired results.

Scars, discolored skin, and wrinkles are often treated with chemical peels on the face. They can be carried out independently or with other aesthetic procedures. These can also be carried out at various depths, ranging from light to deep. Even though it ensures dramatic results, Deeper chemical peels require more time to heal.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive process used to enhance the overall texture and tone of the skin. It can aid in improving the appearance of skin damaged by wrinkles, sun, acne, and other conditions.

In order to repair the skin, a certain tool with an abrasive texture is used to sand off the thick outer layer of the skin gently.

All in all, microdermabrasion is an effective method for treating both active acne and acne scars since it physically unclogs pores by removing skin cells using small crystals.

Microneedling 

Cosmetic microneedling is a treatment that involves sticking small, sterile needles into the skin. The body produces more collagen and elastin as a result of the little injuries, which helps the skin repair and makes one appear younger. It may also be referred to as collagen induction treatment. It is useful for acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, sun spots, scars, reduced elasticity, large pores, dark spots and patches called hyperpigmentation, and acne. 

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Laser Resurfacing Treatment

In order to perform laser skin resurfacing operations, highly specialized laser devices that emit a focused beam of light are used. This laser beam has unique characteristics in terms of how deeply it penetrates the skin and how well it binds to a particular target molecule. The water molecules found in the skin at various depths selectively absorb the laser light. With incredible accuracy, this eliminates the scarred and injured skin layer by layer. 

The epidermis, the top layer of skin, is removed by the laser light beam utilized in laser resurfacing. The dermis, which is a deeper layer, is heated concurrently. The dermis is heated, which encourages the development of new collagen fibers. The newly produced skin is smoother, acne free, and firmer once it heals.

Take Away 

Acne scars can have a grave effect on one's mental health. No matter how symmetrical one's face is, scars can destroy the look. Fortunately, acne scar treatments can give effective results. 

If looking for the best skin doctor in Chhattarpur, contact Dr. Rajat Gupta at Skination clinic to get a healthy scar free glowing skin.

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