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Consider yourself lucky if your skin has been spared from one of the most dreaded skin problems – acne. Unfortunately, luck isn’t on the side of some people when it comes to this. It is a myth that acne only attacks during the puberty stage. Acne can still happen even in adults. The ordeal with acne does not end with getting rid of it alone. If the skin was not treated with proper care during the time of an acne breakout, then there is a big chance that your acne left some remembrance in the form of unflattering scars on your face.
Acne scars do not go away on their own. They are actually permanent. Home remedies, if you’ve done them, do little to improve their appearance. If you’re looking for alternatives in removing your scars, you have landed on the right page. In this article, we will discuss how you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the removal of your acne scars.
Acne leaves two trails of its existence on the skin: acne scars and acne marks. It is important that we distinguish which is which to better understand your skin’s current condition and arrive at the correct treatments that would result to the removal of your acne scars.
Acne scars, as we have mentioned earlier, are permanent. They can appear as deep or shallow depressions or elevation on the skin. Acne marks, on the other hand, are dark discolorations on the skin or what we call post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. These are temporary and disappear from the skin within 3 to 6 months.
Cystic acne is the type of acne that can leave scars. This type of acne is big, red, and firm to the touch. Hands off those pimples if you wish not to get scars because popping or picking on them can bring more damage to your skin!
Acne scars can either be depressed or elevated (hypertrophic scars). Depressed acne scars can be identified into 3 kinds:
Boxcar scars are depressions that are wide and rectangular in shape with sharp, distinct edges, while ice pick scars are deep scars that have narrow openings. Finally, rolling scars are wide dents in the skin that have circular sloping edges.
There are several acne scar removal procedures in Singapore. These are:
It is important to note that there is no single procedure that can remove all types of acne scars. Usually, doctors like Dr Wan from 1Aesthetics recommend a combination of the different procedures in order to address the different types of acne scars that may be present on the skin of their patients. It is best that you discuss with your doctor the type of treatments required for your condition to get the best results.
Here is a list of examples of the different acne scar removal procedures and their costs:
Procedure
Sample Treatments
Best for
Cost
Chemical peels
TCA Cross
Ice pick scars
$150 per session
Dermal fillers
Juvederm, Restylane, Rejuran
Wide, shallow scars
$700 to $1,100 per syringe
Laser treatment
Fractional C02 laser, Pulse-dye laser, Pico + Hexa MLA lasers
Fractional C02 is best for treating atrophic acne scars
Pulse-dye lasers for acne marks, and Pico + MLA laser for shallow and deep acne scars.
Laser treatments range from $250 to $1,000 per session, depending on type of laser to be used.
Punch excision or grafting
$200 to $350 per session
Radiofrequency microneedling
Infini
Atrophic, mixed, tethered, and rolling scars
$1,000 to $2,500 per session
Subcision
Shallow scars with wide base
$100 to $300 per session
Patients can expect to see about 50 to 70% improvement on the appearance of their acne scars after the first few sessions of acne removal procedures done on their face. Improvements will vary from person to person and is affected by how your skin responds to the treatment.
The success of your acne scar removal treatment relies highly on the hands of your doctor. A doctor that you should consider in handling your condition should:
I have found a doctor who can treat my condition, what should I expect during my initial consultation?
During your initial consultation with your doctor, expect to answer different questions that would help in the planning of your treatment. Some of the details that your doctor may ask you include:
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