If You’re Concerned About Acne Scars, a Dermatologist at Gangnam Station

[Dermatologist Lee Yudeuk]

Hello,

A place that creates a comfortable face, rather than excessive change.

This is Ijiham Dermatology.

To those who feel heavy-hearted every time they look in the mirror.

When you look in the mirror in the morning, are the uneven traces on your face the first thing you notice? Do you worry about the skin surface that still shows through again over time, even when you try to cover it with makeup? Acne may already be gone, but the traces left behind often trouble your mind for much longer.

For those dealing with these concerns, I would like to share something helpful today as a dermatologist at Gangnam Station.

'A beauty consultation that is beneficial'

I am dermatologist Lee Yudeuk.

A place that creates a comfortable face rather than excessive change.

Because every skin is different,

we place importance on providing

a diagnosis and solution

that suits each person’s skin.

Not long ago, a person in their late 20s

came to the clinic.

They carefully pointed to their cheeks and

jaw area and said,

There were deep and shallow pitted marks

and an uneven skin surface

that stood out.

They said they had struggled with acne

since high school, and although the acne

itself had calmed down,

the remaining traces had stayed the same

for years.

Why do these traces that cannot be erased form?

Acne scars are traces that form when acne

progresses deeply and damages the dermis.

Our skin is made up of the epidermis, dermis,

and subcutaneous fat layer. When acne destroys

collagen and elastin in the dermis,

the skin cannot return to its original state

and remains as a scar.

The shapes of scars also vary.

There are ice pick scars, which are deep and

narrow, like they were punctured with a spike;

rolling scars, which are rounded and sunken;

and boxcar scars, which are indented in a

more angular shape.

It is common for one person’s face to have a

mix of several types of scars, and these scars

do not naturally return to normal over time.

As a dermatologist at Gangnam Station, I have

met many people with these concerns, so I

understand well that an appropriate approach is

needed.

A method that combines three approaches

I explained the CLO scar restoration method to

that patient.

This method uses chemical treatment, laser

application, and surgical approaches at the same

time to address various types of scars all at once.

As a dermatologist at Gangnam Station, I have

seen that a single method has limitations when it

comes to complex scar problems.

First, the chemical treatment is a method called

CROSS, in which a chemical agent called TCA is

applied directly to the scar area to stimulate the

fibroblasts in the dermis.

This increases the synthesis of collagen and

elastin, helping to fill in sunken areas.

The laser application uses a fractional laser to

create thousands of microchannels, stimulating

the dermis and inducing collagen synthesis.

The surgical approach involves procedures such

as dermabrasion and punching to release the

fibrotic bands that pull on the skin beneath the

scar tissue.

Daily care is just as important as the method

Daily care is also important.

First of all, when acne appears, not squeezing or

touching it with your hands is the first step in

preventing scars.

Your hands carry many invisible bacteria, which

can worsen inflammation, and pressure can cause

deeper damage to the dermis.

Sun protection is also essential.

Sunlight irritates inflamed areas, causing

pigmentation and making scar areas appear even

more prominent.

It is best to use sunscreen with SPF 50 or higher

every day and reapply it every 2 to 3 hours.

Drinking enough water and getting regular sleep,

which help skin regeneration, are also important.

Foods rich in vitamin C help collagen production

and, through their antioxidant effects, have a

positive impact on skin recovery.

Above all, it is important to accurately understand

your current skin condition through consultation

with a dermatologist at Gangnam Station and

find the method and care that suit you.

What to know during the recovery process

The CLO scar restoration method may have

different recovery periods and processes

depending on the individual’s skin condition.

In general, it is carried out over multiple sessions,

checking the skin’s response at each session

as it progresses.

However, because everyone is different, the same

results cannot be guaranteed for everyone.

After the procedure, temporary redness or flaking

may occur, and this is part of the skin’s normal

restoration process.

Sun protection and moisturizing care are

important, and it is best to follow the medical

staff’s instructions.

Our treatment approach is to carefully examine

each patient’s skin condition and proceed at a pace

that suits each person.

Bringing the answer that suits each person’s skin

There is something I want to be sure to say to

those who are worried about acne scars.

Scars do not naturally return to normal over time,

but with the proper method, it is possible to expect

positive changes.

However, just as every skin is different, the method

and the period of treatment also differ from person

to person.

We consider it important to provide not just a

simple procedure, but a diagnosis and solution that

suits each person’s skin.

Building a trustworthy relationship over time,

rather than through a single visit, is the treatment

philosophy we pursue.

If acne scars make you afraid to look in the mirror

and lower your confidence in daily life, do not

worry alone. Through honest treatment and

proven methods, we hope you will find the answer

together with us.

To become the first name you think of when skin

concerns arise,

as a dermatologist at Gangnam Station, I will

continue to stand by you without change.

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