Scarring caused by acne is much more common than doctors once believed. Most people will have acne scars that are mild. However, some will have scars that look significant even to others. The best approach is prevention and to treat acne right away as sometimes even mild acne can cause scarring. This can minimize the risk of permanent acne scars.
There are a number of different looking scars caused by acne. They can be classified as follows:
In order to get rid of, or minimize acne scarring, a combination of treatments provides the best results for many people.
A person’s acne needs to be under control before scars can be treated.
We have many options for treating acne scars and tinclude: micro needling, Fraxel laser, Pearl and Pearl Fractional laser. Combining laser or microneedling with Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP to your scar revision therapy can provide even further benefits.
We will discuss all options available to you in a personal and informative consultation.