Acne scars develop because of the severity of skin inflammation. This can be traced to genetic predisposition or unusual healing of acne blemishes. The genes determine how much damage acne causes to the skin, how well the skin heals, and how much collagen is produced. Significant acne scars may also develop or worsen by picking and popping pimples. The risk of permanent acne scarring can be because of untreated inflammatory acne that occurs deep in the skin. Acne scars can be worse if the acne is squeezed, picked, or popped. They can even become severe if people smoke tobacco. Cigarette smoking impairs the natural healing of the skin.

Medical-grade lasers may seem like a magic wand to get rid of different acne scars. However, they only work to replace acne scars with less visible scars. The desired results are only achieved if the procedure is performed by trained aestheticians. The treatment involves focusing laser light on the top skin layers to break up the scar tissues. 

Simultaneously, the treatment encourages the healthy, new skin cells to grow and replace the scar tissues. The best lasers for acne scar removal are the Fractional CO2 lasers. They are ablative lasers that can completely remove superficial acne scars and make deeper acne scars less noticeable. 

Dermal fillers can only work to make depressed acne scars, formed due to lack of collagen, virtually unnoticeable. Hyaluronic acid is the most common filler that can help plump the skin because of its water-retaining property. 

In the dermal filler treatment, doctor inject hyaluronic acid, collagen, fat, or other collagen-boosting substances. These fillers help lift the acne scars to the surface and make them even by restoring collagen in the scar tissues. Dermal filler treatment provides almost immediate results. However, the results of the fillers are temporary or semi-permanent. Therefore, they need to be re-injected after every few months or years.

If acne is left untreated for a long time, it can severely damage the skin and cause acne scars that stay for a lifetime. It’s possible for acne scars to heal naturally. Without treatment, acne scars can, over time, reduce in depth and contour. However, the period for existing acne scars to fade away depends upon several factors. These include the severity of acne type, age, skin type, skin tone, and complexion. If the treatment of acne scars is ignored for extended periods, then its removal may become challenging in the future. Therefore, those who have acne scars must get them timely treated by skin professionals. 

Acne scars are treated based on the type of acne scar and their severity. Various factors determine the total cost of acne scars treatment. This includes the type of therapy the skin doctor recommends and the centre the patient chooses to receive treatment. A doctor quotes for a full course of treatment so that the patients can make an informed decision. Typical costs include the consultation fee and the treatment fee per sitting. Severe or deep-seated acne scars can make it more likely for the treatment to be expensive. The cost of surgical acne removal is costlier than the non-surgical treatment options. 

Acne is not a dangerous skin concern. But, active acne can cause permanent skin damage called acne scars. That’s when acne breakouts are not treated early and can turn into severe acne forms like cysts and nodules. As a result, people may feel self-conscious, unattractive, or embarrassed. Therefore, skin doctors always recommend treating mild active acne to help clear the skin and prevent the worsening of the skin condition. Some people who have acne-prone skin need to continue their treatment to prevent further acne breakouts. This is probably much easier than dealing with lifelong acne scars and emotional distress.

Yes, aloe vera can be applied to acne scars. According to a 2018 research study, aloe vera may help reduce hyperpigmentation in acne scars because of a compound called aloesin found in it. Aloe vera can help improve the appearance of acne scars by making them less noticeable. But, it cannot erase acne scars. Aloe vera is also not effective for fixing depressed or pitted acne scars. It has the potential to reduce scars as it can provide natural support to the healing of the scar tissues.

There are a few ways by which aloe vera may help lessen acne scar formation. These include boosting the immune response to reduce inflammation and encouraging collagen and elastin production.

For more information on acne scar treatment, schedule a visit with the acne scar treatment doctor in Delhi, Panchsheel, South Delhi (India), at Luxury Aesthetics Centre. It is a premium skin centre that offers treatment for all types of skin and hair issues.

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