Old acne issues can leave discoloration and pockmarks, hurting your self-esteem and making you feel self-conscious. Patients come to us from across New Jersey looking for acne scar treatments that can improve their complexion.
Wondering if there’s hope you can ever enjoy clear, smooth skin again? According to a report outlining a handful of recent advancements in scar care, all signs point to yes!
New Acne Scar Treatment Advancements
One clinical study published in Dermatology Surgery shows that participants gave a thumbs-up to 2 nonsurgical methods for reducing scarring: microneedling and fractional laser resurfacing.
Patients were randomly chosen to receive either microneedling or fractional laser treatment for scars left from previous acne outbreaks. While the study was relatively small (42 participants), it’s worth noting that every single participant reported a noticeable improvement in the appearance of scarring after a 3-treatment series, regardless of which treatment they received.
While those who underwent laser treatments experienced a greater incidence of temporary post-procedure redness and inflammation than the microneedling recipients, neither group reported their procedure as being significantly painful or causing interruption to their normal activities.
Additional reports share news of new topical treatments for active acne, which may help prevent acne scars from forming in the first place.
What Should You Take Away From These Studies?
Mainly, that there are a number of effective ways to address acne and reduce scarring. The best first step is to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon, dermatologist or experienced aesthetic professional (working under physician supervision) who can evaluate your skin type and help you design a safe, effective treatment plan for your condition. Then, work closely with your skincare team, carefully following post-treatment instructions, to help ensure you get the results you want.
Reports of positive results from laser treatments and microneedling are no surprise to our Parker Center skincare professionals, who have helped successfully treat acne scars and other scarring for years using both methods, but it is certainly encouraging news for our patients!
Enjoy Clear Skin Today
So if you’re ready to enjoy clearer, more beautiful skin, get in touch with us! We’ll be happy to guide you through your options, including fractional laser resurfacing, acne-fighting facials, and microneedling in New Jersey at our Parker Center Medi-Spa.
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