“I love treating scars. Over the course of the treatment you can really see such positive changes in people, both physically and emotionally.” Says Suzie, “ It can be liberating for them. “
Acne scars occur as the skin heals from acne lesions. Acne scars are typically indented or pitted or, giving the skin a pox-marked or wavy appearance, or pigmented marks that remain on the skin years after the lesion has healed.
Pitted acne scarring
The treatment of pitted acne scars requires both the breaking up of the fibrous scar tissue and the production of new collagen to fill out the scar. Traditional approaches – such as deep chemical peeling, conventional lasers, and abrasion therapies such as microdermabrasion - usually achieve only moderate results or, worse, they destroy healthy tissue along with the scar.
Unlike other procedures, Fraxel Restore Dual ® treatment removes damaged skin on the surface and reaches deep into the skin to stimulate collagen remodeling. In this way, Fraxel® treatment improves the elasticity, texture and tone of your damaged skin while keeping your healthy tissue intact, which minimises downtime. The Fraxel Restore Dual ® is widely regarded as the gold standard for the treatment of pitted acne scars.
The number of treatments required depends on the extend of scarring, and the age and condition of the skin.
An alternative or complimentary treatment for pitted acne scars offered at Clear Complexions Clinics is the home Novaderm Skin and Scalp roller. This home use dermal roller stimulation fills scars and softens wrinkles using the skin’s own repair mechanism to build new collagen. This method is safe, effective and will deliver outstanding results with consistant daily use.
Vascular and pigmented acne scarring
For clients who have finally gained control of their acne only to find they are left with the pink/purple/red or brown marks, help comes in the form of light. Intense pulsed Light is extremely effective in accelerating the healing and fading these acne scars. Again, the number of treatment depends on the severity of the scars but our nurses will be able to give you an idea during your consultation.
