Acne scarring can occur from mild or severe acne and leaves many people feeling self-conscious. Fortunately, there are treatments like laser skin resurfacing for acne scars in San Diego, CA, that can significantly minimize the appearance of acne scars and even out and brighten the skin tone. Here are some of the different skin resurfacing options that can successfully treat acne scars.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is one of the most basic and affordable treatments for skin resurfacing for acne scars in San Diego, CA. This treatment uses tiny abrasive particles that are swept over the skin to gently remove the dead skin on the surface. The treatment also helps clean pores and stimulate the blood flow so it can minimize the appearance of acne scars and improve skin health by promoting the production of collagen. This treatment is best used on mild scars and should include a few sessions done over a few weeks.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are another way to treat acne scarring. A solution is placed on the skin and left for a certain amount of time. After you leave the office you can expect the skin to feel and look sunburned and the outer layers of skin will begin to peel over the following days. A chemical peel can reach different layers of skin, depending on the classification of either light, medium, or deep. A light chemical peel can address mild scarring, but a deeper peel can significantly improve the appearance of acne scars and other scars from injury. As the outer, scarred layers peel away, fresh, younger skin is revealed and increased collagen production helps firm up the skin. A series of peels is usually recommended o achieve the best results on acne scarred skin.
Laser Resurfacing
There are two different types of lasers that can be used in laser skin resurfacing for acne scars in San Diego, CA. An ablative laser removes outer layers of skin to remove scarred areas and encourage new skin growth. As with other resurfacing treatments, there's the additional benefit of tighter, more youthful skin because of the increased production of collagen. Ablative laser treatments are a great choice for more severe scarring. Non-ablative lasers work by heating the skin below the surface to encourage new collagen growth. Treatments with this type of laser produce more gradual results and while they require less downtime than ablative laser treatments, they often require more sessions.
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