Acne can cause red or brown discoloration and uneven skin contour. Usually multiple types of treatments are needed for maximum improvement. Patience is key since the full effect is often not seen for several months.
Skin discoloration and texture can be improved , For deeper scars and more significant discoloration, other techniques are needed.
Other techniques to improve large or numerous scars involve resurfacing the skin by intentionally traumatizing it in order to stimulate collagen production. This thickens the skin and shrinks the surface area of the scar, and color may be improved as well. The Cross technique uses a very concentrated TCA peel. There are multiple types of laser as well, and the best choice depends on the degree of improvement needed as well as your skin color. Unfortunately options are limited for patients with dark skin due to an increased risk of skin discoloration.
There are generally three viable alternatives that we utilize on a regular basis:
Fractional CO2 Laser which generally provides good improvement after 5 or 6 treatments.2. Microneedling 3. Injectables to fill the acne scars. This provides temporary but quick improvement of acne scars.
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