Best Treatments for Facial Acne Scars

Almost everyone experiences acne as a teen and young adult, but some have worse cases than others. Severe acne breakouts can damage the skin and leave behind lasting scars. Acne is one of the most common causes of atrophic scarring, which leaves indentations in the skin. If you have facial acne atrophic scars, there are ways to restore smoother, more attractive skin with scar treatment.

What Causes Acne Atrophic Scars?

Acne is a skin infection that results in inflammation in the skin. Inflammation can hinder healing – the longer a pimple is inflamed, the more likely it is to leave a scar. If not enough collagen is created, the scar tissue does not align evenly with the surrounding skin and creates an indentation. Atrophic or indented acne scars occur from severe acne, but the risk increases when no acne treatment is used or the pimples are squeezed or “popped.” Genetic predisposition is a factor, and smoking increases the risk of acne scarring.

Top Acne Scar Treatments

International Keloid & Scar Treatment Center is one of the most renowned clinics for scar treatment, including severe acne facial scarring. Whether you have ice pick, boxcar, or rolling atrophic acne scarring, there are effective treatments to improve the appearance of your skin. Most atrophic scars can be treated with minimally-invasive methods that require little to no downtime. Some of the treatment methods we offer for acne atrophic scarring include the following:

• Dermal fillers. Dermal filler injections are ideal if you want to improve an atrophic acne scar quickly. The treatment can be completed in about 15-30 minutes, depending on how many scars are addressed. No downtime is needed after the treatment. Results are temporary, but fillers can last for several months or longer.
• Laser skin resurfacing. For extensive acne scarring, laser skin resurfacing can help smooth the skin and stimulate new collagen production. This does require some social downtime as the top layer of skin is removed.
• Chemical peels. Similar to laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels remove the top layer of skin and allow new skin to form. This can minimize the appearance of acne scarring and other blemishes on the skin.
• Microneedling. Stimulating collagen can fill the indents left by acne inflammation. Microneedling creates intentional tiny wounds in the skin that induces collagen production. A series of treatments is recommended to achieve the best results with microneedling.
• Fat or skin grafting. When more conservative acne scar treatments are ineffective, fat or skin grafting may be used to restore smoother, more attractive skin.

If you have atrophic facial scars from previous acne breakouts, there are solutions to restore healthier-appearing skin. International Keloid & Scar Treatment Center in Miami, FL, has advanced treatments for atrophic scars, as well as hypertrophic and keloid scars. To learn more about our extensive options for acne scar treatment, call our clinic to schedule your consultation.