Acne: Removing old scars and looking pretty again
Lucy in New Jersey, writes, "I have dark spots (acne scarring) from pimples that have erupted and didn't heal right. I've had this problem for 12 years now, but I don't want to have surgery to remove these ugly scars. And another thing, that's probably why I can't get hired for a job, but I'm hoping you can find me something that will work effectively. My skin is sensitive to certain perfumes, fragrance sprays, and if my hair needs washing, I will break out too. My skin is sensitive and oily and dry most of the time, and my pores are so big and visible. Please help me!"
If your skin is fair or light olive color and you have only spots and not little holes, you can try to use microdermabrasion. These days anyone can do microdermabrasion treatment at home by buying a complete home kit. The one that we have found to be the most effective is Dermanew Microdermabrasion Best Results Kit.
In the case of microdermabrasion, you will require several treatments. You can see results in about 10 treatments. Do not expect perfect results but you will see noticeable improvement, with a relatively small investment.
You may also use a strong exfoliant, for example, BENEV Glycolic Exfoliating Gel 7.5%,with glycolic acid or retinol. Generally speaking, you cannot get enough strength in the exfoliants sold for use at home, so you will have to have peelings done at a spa or doctor's office.
If your skin is dark, we suggest that you consult a dermatologist because some products may cause decolorations on dark skin.
Apart from these treatments, you will also need to make other changes in your lifestyle so that the effect of treatments lasts and you do not damage your skin any further. Remember it is very important to use sunblock every day even in winter, because exposure to sun makes those scars darker, and therefore, more visible. Besides, sunblock is the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth. We are currently recommending SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense SPF 30.
If you decide to go for a professional treatment, probably the doctor can use a carbon-dioxide laser. This treatment is very effective and if your skin only has spots, you will see considerable improvement with up to 90% of the area looking normal. With a couple of treatments you will see close to 100% correction. The doctor decides how many treatments are good for you. It is not a cheap treatment and can cost upto $4,000 depending where you have it done.
If the skin has really large scars with holes then the patient may also need fillers to even out the skin.
There are other new options for scars, and if you go to a doctor specialized in aesthetic treatments, he will present you with other options.
Related article: Skin whitening
If your skin is fair or light olive color and you have only spots and not little holes, you can try to use microdermabrasion. These days anyone can do microdermabrasion treatment at home by buying a complete home kit. The one that we have found to be the most effective is Dermanew Microdermabrasion Best Results Kit.
In the case of microdermabrasion, you will require several treatments. You can see results in about 10 treatments. Do not expect perfect results but you will see noticeable improvement, with a relatively small investment.
You may also use a strong exfoliant, for example, BENEV Glycolic Exfoliating Gel 7.5%,with glycolic acid or retinol. Generally speaking, you cannot get enough strength in the exfoliants sold for use at home, so you will have to have peelings done at a spa or doctor's office.
If your skin is dark, we suggest that you consult a dermatologist because some products may cause decolorations on dark skin.
Apart from these treatments, you will also need to make other changes in your lifestyle so that the effect of treatments lasts and you do not damage your skin any further. Remember it is very important to use sunblock every day even in winter, because exposure to sun makes those scars darker, and therefore, more visible. Besides, sunblock is the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth. We are currently recommending SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense SPF 30.
If you decide to go for a professional treatment, probably the doctor can use a carbon-dioxide laser. This treatment is very effective and if your skin only has spots, you will see considerable improvement with up to 90% of the area looking normal. With a couple of treatments you will see close to 100% correction. The doctor decides how many treatments are good for you. It is not a cheap treatment and can cost upto $4,000 depending where you have it done.
If the skin has really large scars with holes then the patient may also need fillers to even out the skin.
There are other new options for scars, and if you go to a doctor specialized in aesthetic treatments, he will present you with other options.
Related article: Skin whitening
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