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Around 50 million Americans are dealing with acne at any given time, and nearly half will develop acne scars as unwelcome reminders. Fortunately, we offer effective solutions that can help clear away acne scars.
Skin care is a funny thing — we long for the tone and elasticity of our youth, but there are some things from the past we want nothing more to do with, namely acne.
Acne affects about 50 million Americans each year, and many are teenagers making their way through puberty and into adulthood. Unfortunately, many adolescents carry the acne experience with them in the form of scars — acne scarring develops in about 47% of people with the common skin condition.
When it comes to acne, Dr. Samantha Robare and the team at Magnolia Dermatology have you covered from start to finish. We not only offer great treatments for active acne, but we can also erase the lingering evidence with innovative acne scar treatments.
Here are a few great solutions for acne scars that we offer.
Microneedling
An excellent go-to treatment for acne scars is microneedling, a technique that creates tiny microchannels across the skin’s surface using very thin needles. These needles break up tough scar tissue, paving the way for healthier skin cell growth.
At our practice, we offer two types of microneedling:
With the addition of the RF, we’re able to not only break apart surface concerns like acne scars, but the RF energy also stimulates more collagen production to rebuild smoother, more even skin.
In either case, microneedling can quickly address tough scars and help you achieve blemish-free skin.
Chemical peels
Another effective way to reset the appearance of acne scars is through a chemical peel. Depending upon the amount and severity of your acne scars, we can find an acid that will clear away the outer layers of your skin to make room for healthier growth that won’t feature acne scars.
For example, if your acne scarring is minor, we can do a medium peel that tackles the outermost layers of your epidermis. If your scarring is more severe and you have some really bumpy areas, we can do a deep peel that clears more layers. Please bear in mind that a deep chemical peel is something you can only do once, but once is all it takes in most cases.
Dermal fillers
If you have a large indentation acne scar or an area of pockmarks, we can use dermal fillers to create a smoother surface area.
Retinoids
If your acne scarring is relatively new or mild, we can turn to topical retinoid creams to encourage your skin to rebuild without scar tissue.
As you can see, there are numerous options available to help you put your acne firmly in the past. To determine which acne scar treatment is best for you, please contact us at Magnolia Dermatology in Cypress, Texas, to schedule a consultation today.