Acne can leave behind marks that make skin look rough or uneven. Acne that is severe, such as inflammatory acne, can damage the surrounding tissues, resulting in deep scars. Boxcar, rolling, and icepick scars are just some of the most disfiguring scars that acne can leave behind. Unfortunately, no over-the-counter treatment can effectively treat them.
If acne scars have become a problem for you, a skin resurfacing procedure like microneedling can help improve the appearance of acne scars and gradually restore your skin’s normal texture. Microneedling is one of the approved treatments by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) for acne scarring.
If you want better-looking skin, let’s discuss microneedling and how it works on acne scars.
What Is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the use of tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries to the skin at depths of 0.5mm to 1mm. The micro-injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing process and promote new tissue growth and collagen production since collagen is what rushes to fix the micro-trauma on the skin, which has the benefit of helping improve the appearance of acne scars.
Microneedling can do the following:
- Restore your complexion. The production of collagen helps push out the old layer of skin and reveal new and younger-looking skin.
- Fills in your pores. Atrophic scars are depressed and look like holes in your skin. Stimulating collagen production can help fill in holes in your skin by raising the level of the holes, shrinking the size of your pores, and smoothing out the appearance of your skin overall.
- Fix other skin issues. Microneedling is not just for treating acne scars, but also a host of other skin issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores.
Why Choose Microneedling?
With so many procedures that can be used to improve the appearance of acne scars, why use microneedling? Apart from being able to fix many skin problems, microneedling is safe for use with other acne scar treatments such as topical creams and other skin treatment procedures to maximize the results of treatment. In addition, it is effective on all types of skin, including the sensitive skin of teenagers. Lastly, microneedling is affordable, since it’s one of the less invasive acne scar treatments.
Scars, if left untreated, can become painful memories of your battle with acne. Taking steps to address them early on gives you the best chance at improving the texture of your skin. While there are at-home microneedling tools, they will not help with healing deep acne scars.
Microneedling in Sarasota, FL
SA Aesthetics in Sarasota offers microneedling as one of our skin treatments for healthy, radiant, and younger-looking skin. We use the latest technology in microneedling, radiofrequency energy, which is more powerful than the traditional microneedling device, as it penetrates deeper layers of the skin.
Radiofrequency microneedling is still a minimally invasive procedure but with added benefits such as skin tightening, getting rid of saggy skin, and improving the appearance of stretch marks. The procedure is skillfully performed by our board-certified physician, Dr. Susan Aull.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Aull, contact our aesthetic clinic today at (941) 487-7244 or use our convenient appointment request form. Our friendly staff looks forward to serving you!
