Acne and Scar Treatment

Acne/ pimple is a chronic inflammatory disorder of oil producing glands (sebaceous glands) in the skin. The opening of gland gets clogged because of inspisated sebum and dead skin cells. Infection and inflammation sets in to cause acne.

While the acne is regressing, it might leave brown-black pigment behind. Sometimes scar appear as depressions of various forms (pits). Occasionally raised firm scars are also seen which are confused with popular acne itself. Scars increase by fiddling with acne, plucking, scrubbing, body tendency for scarring.

For acne treatment:

Laser works by reducing the active inflammation. It also has role in reduction of bacterial load. Early treatment results in less scaring on face.

For acne scar treatment:

Various laser technologies are used to treat acne scars. Most recent FDA approved laser technologies available at SkinEthics are Erbium Yag laser, Fractional CO2 laser, Microneedling RF Laser. Lasers work on basic principle of induction of collagen at required skin layer to lift the scars and improve skin texture.
Fractional technology helps to gain the desired results with minimum downtime. Islands of normal skin between ablated portions helps in faster regeneration of skin.

• Local anaesthetic agent is applied on the area to be treated as per requirement
• Laser parameters like depth, time, power are set according to depth of scars, skin type of patient
• Laser light is aimed at the skin layers. It is painless. It takes around 15-20 minutes for whole face treatment
• Antibiotic and sunscreen is applied on trea.ted part

• Simple application of antibiotic and sunscreen regularly for 3-5 days post procedure is mandatory.
• Avoid picking, rubbing, scrubbing the skin.
• With this simple post procedure care, desired results are achieved without any side effects.