Acne is tough enough to overcome, but severe breakouts often leave lasting impressions that can be almost worse than the blemishes themselves! We’re happy to help relieve the toughest acne concerns, but our care doesn’t stop when the breakouts subside. We take complete skin care seriously at Dundee Dermatology, so we’re proud to offer comprehensive acne scarring treatment in Elgin.
What causes scarring?
Deep, painful, pus-filled cystic acne can cause significant damage to the underlying tissue. Additionally, nodular acne can impact your skin health, even without a cyst forming. It can be tempting to pick and pop these pimples for temporary relief, but the resulting inflammation can lead to even worse scarring!
While it may feel satisfying, temporarily resolving acne with a quick pinch can push bacteria deeper into the skin. In addition to creating painful inflammation, popping pimples significantly increases your risk of scarring. When treating teens and adults alike, our advice remains the same: stop popping those pimples!
Types of Acne Scars
To treat your unique concerns, we start by identifying your specific type of acne scars. Each type is caused by unique skin properties and the extent of the acne. These are the typical acne scars we treat every day.
Atrophic
Atrophic scars are depressed marks that appear as pits or indentations in the skin. Atrophic scars are broken up into 2 common types based on their size, shape, and overall look.
- Ice pick scars are narrow, deep scars typically associated with acute forms of severe acne.
- Boxcar scars are wide, angular scars with sharp edges that typically form as a result of broader acne that isn’t resolved correctly.
Hypertrophic
Hypertrophic scars are raised scars created when the body produces too much collagen while healing from severe acne. Keloid scars are another type of hypertrophic scar that extends beyond the original wound site. Both arise from a buildup of tissue similar to improper wound healing.
What treats scarring?
To resolve these pesky pockmarks, we look to 3 unique solutions depending on the exact condition and patient preference. Here’s a quick look at our top 3 clinical-grade options!
Fillers
For shallower atrophic scars, dermal fillers can be a quick and effective option. For this acne scarring treatment in Elgin, we’ll select the correct dermal filler for you based on your skin type and area of concern. With a few strategically placed injections, the formula can naturally improve your skin texture by rebuilding hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin throughout the treatment area.
UltraClear
In cases of deeper atrophic scarring, we may recommend UltraClear to rejuvenate your skin at the cellular level. This treatment uses skin-saving 3DMIRACL technology to promote natural healing, without side-effects like redness and swelling. As UltraClear vaporizes dead and damaged skin cells, it makes way for healthy collagen and elastin to form. In each 30-minute session, you can achieve a more uniform, even complexion with fewer acne scars!
EXION
Our most advanced acne scar treatment in Elgin combines powerful radiofrequency (RF) energy with precise microneedling and AI targeting to relieve both atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars.
EXION’s Face applicator uses ultrasound and RF to stimulate hyaluronic acid while disrupting dead and damaged skin cells to promote healthier skin from within. Patients typically experience the best results after 3 sessions, with complete rejuvenation lasting up to a year!
Get Clear Results
There’s a clear winner when it comes to complete acne care in Illinois! Dundee Dermatology is Elgin’s top dermatologist for everything from severe hormonal acne to everyday skin concerns. Ready to see a more even complexion in the mirror sooner? Get started by scheduling your consultation or meeting your matches for ideal treatments online.