Posted June 30, 2017 in Blog
If you see signs that your acne is leaving a scar on your skin, you don’t have to grin and bear it. There are lots of ways to heal your scars and keep new ones from forming. Here is our guide to clear up acne scars.
Laser Treatments
If your acne scars don’t fade away on their own, it may be time to consider booking an appointment with a professional who can perform laser treatments. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David B. Brothers of Plastic Surgery Centre of Atlanta, offers Laser Genesis™ as a treatment for wrinkles, redness, large pores, and overall skin texture – including acne scars.
Cosmetic laser systems use a combination of high-energy light and heat to target specific cosmetic problems in the skin. The Laser Genesis™ systems are designed with specifications to ensure that only the targeted tissue is affected while preserving surrounding tissues. Dr. Brothers uses Laser Genesis™ to clear up acne scars, which is the most advanced cosmetic laser system out on the market today.
Fillers
Filler injections can help fill in the indentations left behind from deep acne scars. Filler treatments are fast and easy. The only downside to fillers is that they need to be repeated every four to six months to maintain ideal results.
The Bottom Line
The main key to seeing acne scars fade is patience. A few weeks after you break out and scar, new blood vessels move into the injured area to give nourishment to the skin, which is why most new scars look pink. Months later, collagen starts to form, filling in the damaged section of skin. Because cystic acne destroys skin and fat, it can take up to a year for the scars to fade. Patience is key.
Contact Plastic Surgery Centre of Atlanta at 404-260-7674 to learn more about the options available to help fade acne scars. Plastic Surgery Centre of Atlanta is conveniently located near Buckhead, Milton Johns Creek, and Suwanee.
