Microderm abrasion to treat acne scars

Microderm abrasion is a process of using some kind of an abrasive to scrape off the top layer of skin. You have to do microderm abrasion a few times to get the full affect needed to get rid of your acne scars. One time doing microderm abrasion is not going to do much so this is why you need to keep having your skin scraped to get rid of the scars that you have. You have the choice of doing microderm abrasion either at home or going out ot a clinic of some time to get the process done.

Chemical peels to treat acne scars

Chemical peels are a process of using some kind of an acid to burn off the top layer of skin. You have to do chemical peeling a few times to get the full affect needed to get rid of your acne scars. One time doing chemical peel is not going to do much so this is why you need to keep having your skin burned to get rid of the scars that you have.

You can get a package at the local pharmacy to do a chemical peel but there are a couple of problems with this. First of all the chemicals that are used are not strong enough and will not do a satisfactory job and secondly a clinic is going to do a much better job than we can really do at home. Since this is your skin I would really encourage you to go to a clinic or some kind of specialist to get this done instead so that you can keep your skin in better shape. Just think how much better job a person that does these chemical peels could do than you can do yourself.

Laser Therapy to treat acne scars

Fractional laser resurfacing is a procedure which wounds the skin using microscopic pulses of light. It takes a few  treatments for scars to soften as the body regenerates fresh skin. Several lasers are now on the marketas yoou will see from the marketing of the clinics that offer this laser therapy treatment.  Laser resurfacing is a technique used during laser surgery where molecular bonds of a material are dissolved by a laser. CO2 or erbium energy is used to treat the areas of discoloration closer to the surface and also penetrates deep into the dermis, eliminating damaged cells and stimulating the growth of new collagen.

This is a treatment that can really only be done at a clinic unless you can come up with the money for a specialized laser

How to decide on what acne scar treatment to use

So these are probably the three most popular and effective treatments for getting rid of acne scars. To decide what you want ot do take your budget and call or visit places that do each of these therapies. Ask questions about what you can expect with your scarring and ask them point blank if they believe this is better than the other treatments and listen carefully to the answers.

I hope that this helps you out. Let us all know in the comments below what kind of treatment that you have tried and how well it worked for you.

How Do You Get Acne Scars?

How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars

Some people think that popping pimples causes scars. In most cases, this is not true. Provided you do not keep picking at the scab that forms as a pimple is healing, there is no reason why it should not heal cleanly. Of course, if you do pick at the scab, then scarring may occur.

More often, scarring is caused by the skin’s own reaction to the inflammation of acne. As the lesion heals, collagen forms around it. Sometimes the collagen is deposited unevenly, leading to pits and bumps in the skin surface.

The most serious types of acne scars are ice pick (deep, narrow indentations) and box car scars (wider but less deep, like chicken pox scars). But it is also very common to have an area of redness with a slight lump that slowly fades – sometimes taking several months or even years to disappear completely.

How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars

So let’s look at how to get rid of acne scars. For serious scarring like ice pick, box car or rolling scars that leave the facial skin uneven, you will need to see a dermatologist or doctor. Depending on your individual case, you may be offered laser treatments, chemical peels or microdermabrasion. All of these treatments need to be carried out by a qualified professional. They are not things that you should attempt at home.

Perhaps you are interested in knowing how to get rid of acne scars naturally? One of the simplest things that you can do to reduce signs of acne scars is to apply lemon juice. This should be freshly squeezed from a lemon for maximum effect: bottled and other lemon juices have been heat treated and sometimes have other added ingredients. Lemon juice is most effective for superficial, red scarring, but it can help all pimples to heal cleanly.

The best way to prevent acne scars is to reduce the severity of your acne in general. This can be done with medications or by changing to a healthier diet, avoiding sugar and white carbohydrates, cutting down on dairy products and choosing organic milk products with lower hormone levels, and eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Vitamins to Reduce Acne Scars

Most of us have diets that are nowhere near reaching the recommended levels of many vitamins. When you consider that some of the most effective acne medications are related to vitamin A, you will begin to see how important diet could be. Be aware, however, that an excess of vitamin A can be dangerous so random supplementation is not the answer.

You can check your own intake of vitamins and minerals by using a site such as fitday.com. Although designed for people losing weight, the calculators and diaries at sites like this can be useful for anybody wanting to improve the quality of their diet.

A diet that is healthy, balanced and high in vitamins and minerals can help to reduce acne breakouts, preventing more scarring. It may also help to the body to heal its existing acne scars. So diet, alongside treatment of existing scars, is of great importance in knowing how to get rid of acne scars.

For many, the psychological trauma of that time was a passing problem. But unsightly depressions and scars that remain are another matter. Fortunately, there’s now a way to remove them.

Acne affects up to 85 per cent of young people and 11 per cent of adults 25 and older. There are few diseases more aggravating for both adults and teenagers. It’s a time when young people need acceptance and self-assurance. And for both, the daily embarrassment of a face and neck peppered with blackheads and pimples can make life miserable.

Acne begins in the skin’s oil glands found in large numbers on the face, neck and back. But unlike Saudi Arabia’s oil wells these secrete a waxy substance called, “sebum.” And although our world has diminishing supplies of oil, our oil glands can be too active. It’s this overabundance of sebum that blocks the opening of the glands causing a “whitehead.”
If pressure becomes too great, sebum forces its way to the surface forming a “blackhead.” The colour is due to pigment, not dirt. Bacteria add to the problem. One bacterium called “P acnes” multiplies, resulting in varying degrees of inflammation.

Victims often add to the trouble. It’s been said that, “He who treats himself has a fool for a patient.” All too often anxious patients use unproven remedies or the wrong cosmetics that plug the skin’s openings. This is understandable, as who wouldn’t want to hide such a public offence?

Another major mistake sets the stage for future trouble. It’s hard to keep acne sufferers from picking at uncomfortable, scaly, sore and itchy lesions. In severe cases this constant picking of large blackheads leads to permanent scarring. Small wonder this condition often leads to clinical depression.

Topical treatments such as lotions, creams and glycolic acid peels may be all that’s needed for mild to moderate cases of acne. These agents help to decrease the activity of follicles and lessen the impact.

But for years the major question has been how to rid the face of these unsightly holes and scars. Unlike patching pot holes in a road, there’s never been an easy answer. Some patients have been helped by glycolic acid peel treatments. Fortunately, there’s now a filler called ArteSense.

ArteSense contains polymethyl methacrylate, an inert material that’s been used for more than 60 years in ocular lenses, dental work, bone repair and artificial hips. The microscopic beads of PMMA are suspended in a solution of collagen. This solution, along with a minute amount of anesthetic, lidocaine, is inserted by a fine needle into the skin’s lower layers.

Collagen is a vital skin protein that gives bulk and structure to skin, but is gradually lost with aging. Like mortar that binds bricks, collagen is also the glue that holds cells together. After ArteSense is injected it triggers a response by the body to form its own collagen and fill unwanted scars. This process of producing new collagen requires two to three months. And unlike Botox injections, ArteSense lasts 10 years or longer.

Dr. Peter Adamson, one of Canada’s top plastic surgeons says, “ArteSense has a high satisfaction rate of 80 to 90 per cent when used judiciously.”

ArteSense has now been used safely in more than 400,000 patients worldwide. As with any injectable implant there can be redness, swelling, bruising and itchiness, which normally subside in a few days. Cold compresses usually ease the symptoms. And always remember the doctor with the most training and experience gets the best results.

One caution following the injection. You don’t walk on cement until it dries. So following the procedure, don’t look at humorous material that would make you smile or laugh for 48 to 72 hours. This allows the implanted material time to settle into place.

So if I repeated my question, with ArteSense now available, would you like to be 16 again?

Gifford-Jones is the pen name of Toronto physician Ken Walker. He can be contacted through his website at: www.mydoctor.ca.