Acne scars

What are acne and acne scars?

Acne is a skin condition that occurs mainly in adolescents but also in adults. It is an inflammation of the sebaceous glands and appears mainly on the face, neck, back, and chest. Acne usually presents with excessive oiliness, blackheads or whiteheads (comedones), red bumps (papules), pus-filled bumps (pustules), and cysts. When pustules and cysts heal, they may leave permanent scars. Acne marks and scars can also develop when the patient squeezes and irritates the pimples.

How are acne and acne scars treated?

Depending on the severity of the acne, the dermatologist will prescribe the appropriate treatment. Acne treatment methods include medication, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, hyaluronic acid injections, and Fraxel laser therapy.

Unsightly and disfiguring acne scars are treated with the Fraxel laser. The Fraxel laser is used to eliminate stretch marks, wrinkles, acne scars, and spots on the face, neck, chest, and back. The Fraxel laser is capable of precisely treating thousands of microscopic areas of the skin using laser beams that penetrate beneath the skin’s surface to eliminate damaged cells. The Fraxel laser safely penetrates the deeper layers of the skin without damaging the protective layers and stimulates the production of new collagen. Acne scar treatment with the Fraxel laser stimulates the skin’s natural healing process, allowing it to regenerate and rejuvenate.