Whilst acne is a common condition, depending on the severity it can impact your overall self-confidence, especially if it leaves behind visible scars on the surface of your skin.We have prepared a handy guide that includes specific treatments to help you combat acne and remove any scarring it may have left behind.
What causes Acne?
Before looking at treatments, it helps to first understand what acne is and some of the contributing factors that can cause it. Usually, when we look at acne, we associate it with hormonal changes around puberty, however, acne is a condition that can affect both men and women well into adult life.
Now, when it comes to treating acne, we recommend seeking a trained professional who will be able to identify the cause of your acne and recommend a treatment path that combats both the breakout and subsequent scarring.
For some, acne can be a couple of spots in specific areas, other people, unfortunately, experience more severe breakouts that cover the surface of the skin. Now, acne develops when sebum and dead skin cells block the hair follicles, which in turn causes bacteria to build up and triggers the infection. This builds up can then lead to a breakout on the skin.
Acne typically affects areas on the body with larger oil glands, including the face, back, and even neck. As everybody is different, acne can present itself in several different ways, including blackheads, whiteheads, pus-filled spots, or red lumps, also known as papules which can cause acne scarring.
Here are some of the most common triggers for acne:
- Environmental factors including sun damage
- Lifestyle
- Hormonal change
- Traumatising Skincare or habits/ heavy comedogenic makeup
- Genetics
- Intolerance/Allergies
- Poor skin health
How to Remove Acne Scars
If you are looking for how to remove acne scarring, we’re here to help. There are several treatment options that can help you, and we have developed a bespoke 6-step treatment package that will address and alleviate acne, and any subsequent scarring and support overall skin health.
We believe that combination treatments are the most effective method of treatment when it comes to acne. Combination treatments are tailored around your individual needs, to penetrate the skin, target acne, and alleviate scarring for a clearer complexion.
When beginning your journey with us, we will invite you in for a consultation for a full skin examination. This helps us to identify the root cause of your acne, examine your overall skin health and recommend a treatment package for you.
Below, we have broken down each treatment to help you understand what they entail. The exact treatments you need will be discussed with you in more detail during your consultation.
Collagen Induction Therapy
Collagen induction therapy creates tiny micro-channels within the skin to encourage the body to begin its natural healing process, helping to stimulate collagen production. This helps to improve skin quality and reduce the appearance of scarring.
Micro-infusion treatments
Micro-infusion treatments deliver targeted active medical-grade ingredients and vitamins to the deeper layers. This helps to combat sebum within the pores and supports overall skin health, from the inside out.
LED Therapy
LED therapy uses specially designed LED tools that target inflammation and boost the skin’s response to treatment.
Customised Skincare
This step introduces at-home medical-grade skincare to support your treatment and maintain your results. Of course, each product is bespoke to your specific skin, and we will advise you on how to use each product effectively.
Chemical exfoliation treatments
These are one of the most popular types of skin treatments to address several concerns. In acne treatment, chemical peels use medical–grade active ingredients to remove dead, damaged skin cells from the outer layers of the skin and help draw acne-causing bacteria from the pores.
For more information on acne scar treatment, or to book a consultation, contact Skin NV.
