Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin disease on a seborrheic basis, and unfortunately, after acne is cured, skin problems often do not end. As a result of acne, various changes usually remain on the skin, such as scars, discolorations and uneven skin texture. Often, there are also tendencies for acne problems to recur, which is why skin after acne should be very systematically cared for through appropriate home care, as well as in a beauty salon.
Thanks to appropriate dermatological and aesthetic treatments, it is also possible to improve the quality of skin after acne.
What skin problems can occur after acne?
After acne has healed, various marks often remain on the skin, which can significantly affect the appearance and quality of the skin:
- Acne scars are most often atrophic scars with characteristic tissue loss, which gives the effect of dimples and depressions in the skin, the texture is very uneven.
- Post- inflammatory erythema (PRE): These are red spots caused by inflammation of the skin following acne.
- Uneven Skin Texture : Acne can cause thickening of the skin, leading to uneven, scaly skin.
- Reduced elasticity and premature aging : Untreated acne can contribute to the earlier appearance of wrinkles and decreased skin firmness.
Professional treatments to improve the quality of skin after acne
In order to visibly improve the quality of skin after acne, eliminate scars or post-inflammatory discolorations, improve the texture and quality of the skin, even it out, smooth it and improve its color, you should plan well-chosen office treatments using technology and energy, which should be performed in a series to rebuild the skin:
Chemical peels
Chemical peels are a popular method of removing dead skin and stimulating cell regeneration. For acne-prone skin, the following work well:
- Salicylic acid, glycolic acid, mandelic acid and azelaic acid – help lighten discolorations and gently improve skin texture. However, it is important to know that chemical peels alone will not smooth the skin or remove acne scars or uneven texture. This is a treatment that supports other, more intensive therapies.
- Trichloroacetic acid (TCA), such as PRX-T33, and combined with microneedling can be used to treat deeper scars and improve skin quality and texture.
Micro-needling
Microneedling, especially when combined with chemical peeling, is a very effective method of skin reconstruction, improving its texture, reducing pores and reducing small acne scars. During microneedling (e.g. Dermapen), the beautician performs thousands of microneedles in the skin, which trigger regenerative processes and collagen reconstruction, which leads to skin reconstruction, smoothing its structure and improving its quality.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is one of the most effective treatments for acne-prone skin. It works on the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production, which improves skin texture and reduces scarring. Laser light energy also helps normalize sebaceous gland processes, reduces sebum secretion and the visibility of pores.
- Fractional laser (e.g. Er:Yag; CO2 ): These lasers work by micro-damaging the skin, which stimulates regeneration and collagen production. Fractional lasers are among the most commonly used in the treatment of deep acne scars.
- Neodymium laser, volumetric laser : these are lasers that act on discolorations and redness, improving skin tone, reducing post-inflammatory discolorations.
Studies confirm that fractional lasers provide significant improvement in scarring.
Needle mesotherapy and tissue stimulators
Needle mesotherapy stimulating collagen, as well as tissue stimulators (e.g. polynucleotides) are used in the case of skin with atrophic scars to stimulate collagen production and replenish skin deficiencies. Needle mesotherapy or tissue stimulators are worth doing between fractional laser treatments. Such combined therapy helps rebuild collagen, smooth scars and improve skin quality.
Summary
Professional treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling (dermapen), fractional laser therapy, tissue stimulators or needle mesotherapy are effective methods of improving the quality of skin after acne. Laser therapy, especially fractional erbium laser, is one of the most effective tools for treating scars, and microneedling combined with chemical peeling brings excellent results in skin regeneration. The choice of the appropriate method depends on the type of skin problems, and these therapies are often used in combination to achieve better results.
Sources:
– [1] – Chemical peels in the treatment of acne scars
– [2] – Fractional CO2 laser and its effects in the treatment of acne scars
– [3] – Microneedling and its effectiveness in treating atrophic scars