When the remnants of teenage acne are written all over your face, you may still feel as insecure as you did back in high school. At Dontage, you can find the treatments you need to address unsightly acne scars and improve the overall health of your skin.
Serious acne breakouts in your younger years may have left a long-lasting impression on your skin. These scars are typically the result of inflammation that occurs in a clogged pore, when the pore swells up and the wall of the hair follicle ruptures.
When this rupture occurs deep in the skin, it can destroy your healthy skin tissue. Your body reacts by producing new fibers of collagen to repair the damaged tissue. However, the new collagen doesn’t heal the skin as smoothly as before the damage was done, leaving you with a noticeable scar.
In some cases, your body produces too much collagen, creating a raised scar on your skin. When not enough collagen develops, you may be left with a recessed scar.
Here at Dontage, experienced aesthetic specialist Waseem Garbia, PA-C, offers several treatments for effectively reducing acne scars that cause you embarrassment. These treatments include microneedling and chemical peels, two procedures that can not only eliminate scarring from acne, but also leave your skin healthier than before.
After a comprehensive consultation, our experts determine which skin treatment is best for the type of acne scars you have.
Microneedling is a nonsurgical procedure that involves the insertion of small needles into the skin around acne scars. These micro-punctures trigger your body’s natural healing response, prompting the production of new collagen.
As the new collagen grows, it smoothes out acne scars and gives you softer, well-toned skin.
We use the Vivace™ microneedling system that also delivers radiofrequency energy to tighten and tone your skin. This cutting-edge technology is safe and effective on different skin types and doesn’t require incisions or any downtime.
A chemical peel is also an effective treatment for resolving acne scars. A peel procedure uses hydroxy acids to eliminate dead skin cells on the surface layer or deeper layer of your skin. This process triggers increased production of collagen and repair of the skin surface, reducing the appearance of acne scars, wrinkles, and even discoloration.
There are several levels of skin peels available at Dontage depending on the type and severity of the acne scars you’re targeting. You can opt for a superficial, medium, or deep peel, depending on the extent of your acne scarring. Expect to experience redness and swelling after a chemical peel. Depending on the type of peel, your skin may need anywhere from a day to several weeks to heal, with deeper peels taking longer.
Whether microneedling or a chemical peel is the right choice, our staff at Dontage ensures you’re comfortable during each treatment. They can also provide a comprehensive aftercare plan to keep your skin healthy and looking young and vibrant.
When you’re ready to say goodbye to acne scars for good, book a consultation online or by phone with the skin experts at Dontage.
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