ACNE SCARS
Acne scars Treatment are permanent textural changes and indentations that occur on the skin as a result of severe acne. The term “scarring” is not used for the temporary red and brown marks left early after acne has occurred as these marks will almost always improve without treatment.
Acne scarring on the face appears as damage to the skin texture with depressed (or indented) areas of various sizes. On the back and chest, scars tend be raised and lumpy. Scars are usually a normal skin colour. Some keloid scars can remain red for many years.
CAUSES
In severe acne, large pus-filled spaces known as acne cysts are formed. These cysts destroy skin tissue which is not replaced during the healing process. When the cyst eventually empties and the area heals, it usually leaves behind an indentation (or scar) on the face. On the chest and back the scarring can be lumpy (known as “hypertrophic” or “keloid” scarring).
Box car scars are depressed scars which are shallow to medium in depth with well-defined edges, most commonly located on the cheeks and temples.
Ice pick acne scars
Ice pick scars are deep and narrow scars that extend into the lower layer of the skin. The foundation of ice pick scar treatment is either to raise the depth of scarring or excise (remove surgically) the pick itself.
Rolling, atrophic and depressed acne scars
Rolling acne scars appear as undulations and depressions on the skin. Some scar areas may be anchored to deeper structures. Mixed acne scars This is the most common form of acne scarring.
Red acne scars – macular scars
Macular acne scars are commonly seen on the cheeks and forehead areas and present as red areas. They occur as a result of early acne scarring.
Lumpy hypertrophic and keloid scars
This type of acne scarring results in lumpy red scars, most commonly seen around the jawline, neck, chest and back areas. There are many treatments available for acne scars which can improve and soften the appearance of the scarring.
The satisfaction rate for HIKO nose threads is much higher compared to the satisfaction rate of dermal fillers in the nose as firstly, the HIKO nose thread lift is much safer than dermal fillers and secondly, the threads endure longer than the dermal fillers.
The 2 major impediments of dermal fillers in the nose are blindness and skin necrosis- arise due to vessel occlusion by the filler elements during injection and following occlusion of the Ophthalmic vessels.Risks Associated With HIKO Nose LiftThe HIKO nose thread lift is usually a very safe method with short-term swelling and bruising are the most common problems that arise after the treatment.
Cold compression utilizing ice packs can aid to fasten the healing.
While the dermal nose fillers have the risk of blindness and skin necrosis, such incidents are almost non-existent as the risk of vessel occlusion is trivial.Infections in the shape of cellulitis and abscesses can happen with the HIKO nose thread lift as the threads are not natural after all.
At-Home Remedies for Acne ScarAnybody seeking for any type of acne scar treatment in Singapore must be diagnosed by a certified dermatologist.
But here in this article, we will highlight some of the most common at-home treatments for acne scars.Alpha Hydroxy AcidsAHAs or Alpha Hydroxy Acid are commonly found in cosmetics made for acne treatment as they help to eliminate dead skin and avert clogged pores.
