Breakouts can rob you of your confidence and affect your self-image. However, what’s worse than living with acne is dealing with the scars that remain when your skin clears up. There is a way to get rid of your acne scars, and at Afresh® Med Spa & Plastic Surgery in Glenview, IL, we have a solution.
We offer several of the best acne scar treatments so that you can look and feel your best no matter how long you’ve lived with your acne scars.
When you have acne, you’ll do anything to get rid of your breakouts, and the same thing is true of acne scars. However, acne scars can be more difficult to treat, which is why we offer several different treatment options that will help reduce the appearance of those scars and help you feel beautiful in your own skin.
When it comes to deciding which of these methods is the best acne scar treatment, it completely depends on the quantity and severity of your acne scars and your skin type. Different skin types have different needs. Two people who have acne scars won’t necessarily benefit from the same treatment.
The best way to determine which is the best acne scar treatment for your skin is to undergo an initial consultation with an experienced aesthetician. During this consultation, we will examine your skin, specifically your acne scars, and help determine which is the best treatment for you based on your skin, your goals, and your needs.
Laser skin resurfacing is a treatment that uses energy within lasers to improve the appearance of the skin. This treatment not only improves the appearance of acne scars, but also helps address and correct wrinkles, sun damage, and other problematic skin conditions. It is a simple, quick treatment that provides dramatic results and can improve the overall health of the skin.
During treatment, an esthetician will use the laser on your face and will pass it back and forth across the surface of the skin that has acne scarring. This process removes the outer layers of the skin containing the scars. When the new, fresh layer of skin is revealed, new skin starts to grow to heal the area, making the skin look younger and the acne scar less visible.
The total number of laser resurfacing treatments necessary for results varies from person to person. Some people benefit from one to two sessions while others require additional treatments for best results.
During an initial consultation, one of our skincare experts will determine if this treatment is the best option for your skin. Then, we will create a customized plan and inform you of the number of treatments necessary to get the best results.
Venus Versa uses IPL, which stands for intense pulsed light, to target the bacteria that cause acne. It uses both red and blue light to address different skin issues. Blue light destroys acne-causing bacteria, while red light helps treat active acne on your skin and also helps improve the overall appearance of the skin.
A benefit of the Venus Versa is that it has a built-in cooling system within the device which promotes optimal comfort during treatment.
Venus Versa helps resurface the skin in a few quick, short treatments, which is why it is an effective option for those who want to reduce the appearance of their acne scars. The radiofrequency energy within the device helps to reduce the appearance of acne scars by improving the skin’s overall texture.
Most patients undergo three to four treatments per problem area spaced four weeks apart for best results. The total number of treatments necessary for best results varies from patient to patient based on the severity of their acne scars.
During an initial consultation, if one of our skincare experts determine that this treatment is the best option for your needs, we will develop an individualized treatment plan that will help you get the best results.
Bellafill is a dermal filler in an injectable form that contains polymethyl methacrylate microspheres infused with collagen in a gel form. It is the first FDA-approved device that can treat moderate to severe facial acne scars in individuals 21 and older.
When injected below the surface of the skin, this injectable treatment will help increase collagen in the body and reverse the signs of aging by helping to plump the skin and restore a youthful appearance.
When Bellafill injections are administered into areas of the skin with acne scars, they can help plump the skin and restore a smooth appearance. Specifically, they will reduce the appearance of the acne scar depression by lifting and smoothing the skin so that its appearance matches the surrounding tissue.
While you will see an improvement in your acne scars after your initial treatment, the total number of treatments necessary for the best results varies from person to person.
During an initial consultation, if we determine that Bellafill injections are the best option for treating your acne scars, we will develop a treatment plan based on your degree of scarring so that you get the best results possible.
Microneedling is also known as collagen induction therapy. During treatment, a device packed will tiny needles will penetrate your skin, creating micro-channels in the skin, which the body interprets as injuries.
The body responds to these micro-injuries by increasing collagen production to the area, which results in youthful-looking skin.
When microneedling is performed in an area that has acne scars, collagen production increases in the area with acne scars and helps fill the scar depression, plumping the skin, and makes the scar less visible.
Once you undergo the necessary sessions to see results, you will see an overall improvement in your skin as collagen production increases in your treatment area. You will see a gradual improvement in your acne scars since this treatment relies heavily upon the body for results.
The total number of sessions needed for the best acne scar treatment results varies from patient to patient. For best results, you will most likely require more than one session to see an improvement in the appearance of your acne scars.
During your initial consultation, an esthetician will determine if this is the best treatment for you and will then develop a treatment plan that will help you get the best results possible.
Acne scar revision is a technique that helps improve the appearance of acne scars by revising those scars and making them look as close to the rest of the skin as possible. Dr. Gutowski performs all of these revision treatments with the use of a local anesthetic for optimal comfort.
Depending on the size and quantity of your acne scars, they may be sutured to create the appearance of a smaller or even nonexistent scar. The scars then heal over time.
There are many benefits to choosing an acne scar treatment, aside from the fact that you will finally be able to say goodbye to those scars that may have been on your face since high school. These treatments can help improve the rest of your skin as well as improve your confidence and help you feel comfortable in your skin.
It’s no secret that acne scars disrupt the texture of your skin. Scars create indentations in the surface of the skin and make it impossible for you to have a smooth skin texture. Many of these different treatments will reduce the appearance of your acne scar but will also create a smoother texture so that your skin is uniform as it should be.
Acne scars can affect your confidence in many ways. When you finally take the step to have those scars treated and eventually removed, you will feel better in your skin and can finally say goodbye to the scars that have been affecting your self-image for years.
Once you finally take the step to invest in yourself and remove your acne scars, you will love your results and will wonder why you didn’t consider treatment sooner.
All of these treatments have lasting benefits and improve the overall appearance of the skin and contribute to better overall skin health. You may choose to undergo some of these treatments primarily to get rid of your acne scars but in doing so you may also resolve other problematic skin conditions.
Some of these treatments that work to reduce the appearance of acne scars also help prevent the development of future acne breakouts.
When you kill the bacteria that lead to breakouts, you can get one step ahead of acne and prevent the development of additional acne scars. You can also help heal any pre-existing breakouts with some of these treatments, such as blue light therapy.
Acne scars stand in the way of you and a flawless complexion. When you apply makeup as a way to hide your acne scars, it can sometimes result in the opposite effect and highlight those scars instead. Once you finally treat your acne scars and improve their overall appearance, you will find that your makeup will apply much smoother and you will have a flawless appearance.
If you’re ready to finally say goodbye to your acne scars, don’t wait any longer. You don’t have to live with them and there are many different ways to treat and erase them from your face so you can feel confident in your skin.
Contact us today at Afresh® Med Spa & Plastic Surgery in Glenview, IL, and schedule your initial consultation with an esthetician who will help determine which one of these treatments is the best acne scar treatment for your skin.
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