Treatment Methods for Bumpy Acne Scars on the Skin

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Acne, the main cause of reddened and irritated skin! And the scars left behind by acne: acne scars!

Acne can occur for a variety of reasons, even outside of adolescence, when hormone secretion is active. It can be caused by increased hormones such as androgen and dihydrotestosterone, which lead to excessive sebum production, or by keratinization of the hair follicle that blocks the opening or causes the follicle to expand. In addition, when air circulation is blocked by stagnant sebum, acne bacteria that thrive in oxygen-free environments can multiply. Acne can also develop when free fatty acids produced by the breakdown of sebum by acne bacteria and polymorphonuclear leukocytes gather to form an inflammatory response.

If acne is not managed properly, it can remain as acne scars and cause mental stress. In particular, adults have less skin regeneration and elasticity than teenagers, so scars do not heal naturally as easily, which is why many people worry about them.

At Limiseok Thema Dermatology, an acne scar dermatology clinic, we will explain effective ways to remove indented scars, depressed acne scars, cheek acne scars, facial acne scars, and more.

1. Types of acne scars

Acne scars are generally divided into three types. Each scar differs in shape and depth.

1. Ice-pick scars

Ice-pick scars have a shape like they were stabbed with an ice pick. They are deep, sharply angled scars with a narrow width of less than 2 mm. They extend vertically and can even reach the deep dermis or subcutaneous fat layer.

2. Rolling scars

Rolling scars commonly appear on the chin, temples, and outer cheeks. They are larger than 4-5 mm and, unlike other scars, their borders are not clearly defined. As a result, they may not stand out much visually, but many people feel stressed because the scar marks become more noticeable under lighting or in photos.

3. Boxcar scars

Boxcar scars are angular scars. Similar to chickenpox scars, they have a broad surface and base. They are also the most commonly seen scars on the cheeks.

To remove the acne scars above, a combination of acne scar procedures and treatments is needed, taking into account the number, depth, and location of the scars. Why do acne scars form?

2. Why acne scars form

Acne scars often occur when people try to remove acne using the wrong methods. Many people visit the clinic because they squeezed acne at home with their hands or cotton swabs and made it worse, leading to acne-scarred pores and other problems. Depressed acne scars caused by self-extraction are often difficult to recover from naturally, and they can also allow inflammation to penetrate deeper into the skin layers, causing skin damage. Extra caution is needed.

The method for getting rid of acne and acne scars is simple. We recommend visiting a dermatology clinic, which can treat scars, as soon as you notice acne, so that you can receive a diagnosis and treatment.

If early action was delayed and depressed acne scar marks have already formed, acne mark treatment should be performed through laser scar removal at a dermatology clinic so that the acne does not worsen further. Please keep in mind that recovery speed and extent change over time.

3. Acne scar treatment methods

When treating acne scars, quick action and customized treatment are the most important. You should not try to solve the problem with indiscriminate laser or peeling procedures. It is wise to choose a dermatology clinic that checks the patient’s overall skin condition and offers a combined solution tailored to each individual’s situation.

1. Premium laser treatment

Using lasers that help skin regeneration, such as Pladuo, Venus Viva, and Scarlet Laser, laser energy is applied deep into the scar area to improve skin scars. In addition, to help prevent acne recurrence, lasers such as Sylfirm X and IPL, which selectively destroy sebaceous glands that are a major cause of acne, can treat red acne marks and hyperpigmentation.

2. Medical skin care

Medical skin care is a treatment that helps restore skin damaged by acne. It is used as a comprehensive treatment together with laser therapy, and when combined, the treatment effect is higher, leading to greater patient satisfaction.

3. Autologous fibroblast therapy

Fibroblasts are key cells in the dermis that produce collagen and elastin, the structural proteins that maintain the extracellular matrix and skin elasticity. Collagen produced by fibroblasts accounts for 80% of the dermal components. Autologous fibroblast therapy improves depressed scar areas formed during the acne healing process by transplanting autologous fibroblasts, collected from the patient’s skin and cultured, into the dermal layer. It is a 1:1 customized skin regeneration cell therapy, and because it treats the dermal layer, long-term effects can be seen. It is also safe because it uses the patient’s own skin cells.

4. Precautions during acne scar treatment

1. Please avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet rays on the day of the procedure.

2. Please avoid using scrubs during treatment.

3. If you feel strong itching or heat after the procedure, it is advisable to visit the clinic and receive medical attention.

4. Please use moisturizer and sunscreen consistently.

5. The treated area may appear red for about 1 to 2 days after the procedure.

6. It is best to avoid saunas and Korean steam rooms.

7. Do not scratch or squeeze the treated area after the procedure.

Limiseok Thema Dermatology Clinic treats acne scars based on extensive clinical experience of more than 600,000 cases. Premium laser equipment for this purpose is continuously maintained, added, and replaced, and customized treatment suited to the skin is provided.

In addition, coordinators are stationed in the administration, treatment, and care departments to provide services. The medical staff also visits clients’ skin treatment rooms to carry out treatment, and private services are also provided, as they strive to create high-quality treatment services.

If you are curious about acne scar treatment costs or acne scar removal costs, we recommend consulting at the Gangnam acne scar dermatology clinic, Limiseok Thema Dermatology.