HOW DO ACNE SCARES OCCUR?
Acne scars are defined as spots that occur as a result of acne-prone skin not being treated properly and being exposed to wrong interventions. It is a wrong attitude for many people to neglect their acne treatment and not seek help from a dermatologist. In addition, the deeper the deep acne, that is, cystic acne, is located and the more inflammation we call inflammation occurs, the more difficult it becomes to treat it in the relevant area. Therefore, the risk of scarring increases with deep-seated and long-lasting acne lesions. For this reason, people with cystic acne should especially seek treatment.
HOW ARE ACNE SCARS GROUPED?
When acne or acne scars are divided into specific groups, it becomes easier to understand the problem and treat it. The first group includes acne spots. These:
• Post Inflammatory Erythema (PIE) i.e. red spots remaining after acne
• Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) is grouped as dark spots remaining after acne.
Acne scars other than these are real scars. These are atrophic scars that appear as depressions in the skin or hypertrophic scars that appear higher than the skin.
IS ACNE SCAR TREATMENT A DIFFICULT PROCESS?
Under normal circumstances, it is easier to treat acne while it is still in the condition, before scars remain. Different methods are used to treat acne scars. The most commonly used methods are chemical peeling and laser treatments. The main purpose of these applications is to increase the collagen under the skin. In this way, new collagen production is ensured and the infrastructure of a younger skin is created. Change can usually be observed after a process that takes at least 3 sessions. It is very important to avoid the sun during this treatment process. Assoc. Dr. Ezgi ÖZKUR performs acne scar treatments with the most advanced medical tools.
WHEN SHOULD ACNE SCAR TREATMENT BE DONE?
After acne scar treatment, it is necessary to avoid the sun after the procedure. Although scar treatments such as golden needle (needle radiofrequency), subcision and filling are performed in the summer months, we take a break from fractional laser treatments. Your treatment should be applied by dermatology specialists according to the season and scar type and depth. If acne scars are treated before they appear, the success rate of the application increases. If there is existing acne, it should be treated before starting treatment, and there are treatments for acne scars that can be applied together with acne treatment.
First of all, the type of acne scar should be determined. In treatable acne scars, Assoc. Dr. Ezgi ÖZKUR plans the most appropriate treatment method for you.
Failure to treat acne-prone skin in time paves the way for the formation of acne scars.
There are 3 different types of acne scars. The treatment process for acne scars varies depending on its type. Assoc. Dr. Ezgi ÖZKUR uses the most advanced medical tools in the diagnosis and treatment of acne scars.
There are procedures that can be done at home to reduce acne scars. However, if permanent results are desired, it is necessary to get support from an expert dermatologist. Assoc. Dr. Ezgi ÖZKUR closely follows current acne scar diagnosis and treatments.
The most effective way to protect yourself from acne scars is to prevent acne formation. If it cannot be prevented, acne scar formation becomes inevitable.
