Acne Scars Treatments at YouthVille Clinic Andheri West, Mumbai
A Guide to Acne Scarring
Acne scars are often the unfortunate aftermath of inflammatory acne lesions. The exact mechanisms leading to acne scarring are not entirely understood, but several theories exist. Acne scars can cause significant physical and psychological distress, particularly among adolescents.
Causes of Acne Scars
Acne scars occur due to fibrosis of the skin tissue during the healing process. The body initially produces skin that looks and functions differently but gradually replaces it with skin that better matches the rest of the body. Several factors like size, type, and depth of the scar, as well as age and genetics, affect the fading of scars.
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What is Acne?
Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles under the skin become clogged. Oil and dead skin cells plug the pores, and outbreaks of lesions (often called pimples or zits) can happen. Most often, the outbreaks occur on the face but can also appear on the back, chest, and shoulders. For most people, acne tends to go away by the time they reach their thirties, but some people in their forties and fifties continue to have this skin problem.
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Types of Acne Scars
Acne scars can be broadly categorized into Atrophic and Hypertrophic scars.
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Hypertrophic Scars: Pink, raised, and firm. More common in darker-skinned individuals and predominantly occur on the trunk.
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Atrophic Scars: More common and come in various subtypes:​
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Rolling: Caused by tethering of the dermis to subcutaneous tissue, giving the skin a rolling appearance.
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Boxcar: Round or oval scars with well-defined vertical edges, resembling a 'U' shape.
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Icepick: Narrow, deep, V-shaped scars.
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Treatment Options
There are no one-size-fits-all guidelines for treating acne scars, but multiple options exist:
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For Atrophic Scars:
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Chemical Peels: To remove the top layer of the skin.
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Microdermabrasion: For very minor scars.
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Laser Treatment: Effective for deeper scars.
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Punch Excision: For isolated scars.
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Needling: Stimulates collagen production.
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MNRF (Microneedling with Radio Frequency): For skin resurfacing.
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Fat Grafting: To fill in depressed scars.
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HA Filler: Hyaluronic Acid fillers for volume.
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For Hypertrophic Scars:
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Intralesional Steroids (ILS): To reduce inflammation and size.
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Cryotherapy: Freezing therapy to improve appearance.
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Laser Skin Resurfacing for Acne Scars
This technique eliminates layers of skin one by one with precision, regenerating fresh collagen and refilling depressed scars. It also helps lighten scars by eliminating pigment. Learn more
Post-Treatment Care
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Mild redness and swelling are common but subside quickly.
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Sun protection is mandatory during therapy.
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Follow-up treatments are usually necessary at 2-month intervals.
Is the Treatment Permanent?
​Improvements are generally permanent unless new acne occurs. Results vary from 40-90% improvement depending on various factors.
Points to Remember
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Choose a trained expert cosmetic dermatologist.
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Have realistic expectations.
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Incorrectly done treatments can lead to pigmentation, laser burns, and scarring.
Why Choose Youthville Clinic?
Expertise: Our specialists provide comprehensive consultations.
Advanced Technology: We use the latest techniques for effective and safe acne reduction.
Client Comfort: We prioritize your comfort throughout the procedure.
Take the first step towards clear, acne-free skin. Schedule your consultation at YouthVille Clinic now.
Address
Youthville Clinic, 02, Groundfloor,
AROMA Co-Operating housing Society Ltd, New Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (W)
Landmark: Opp Oshiwara Police Station
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Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday
11 am – 7 pm