Acne Scar Treatments in Elgin

To reduce acne scars, microneedling refreshes your skin using ultra-fine needles. Our Genius RF microneedling device increases the efficacy of this process by channeling radiofrequency energy through gold-tipped needles. As the needles puncture the surface layer of your skin, the radiofrequency energy disrupts the lower layers of your skin. The result is deeper rejuvenation in less time for multiple types of scarring. Each treatment is only 1 hour, and there’s no recovery time required. Depending on the unique acne scarring you have, we may recommend 2 to 3 sessions. To boost your healing, we offer a range of aftercare options and infusions. RF microneedling can relieve boxcar, icepick, and other acne scar types by promoting healthy cellular turnover. We often pair RF microneedling with other acne scar treatments in Elgin.

To reduce acne scars, microneedling refreshes your skin using ultra-fine needles. Our Genius RF microneedling device increases the efficacy of this process by channeling radiofrequency energy through gold-tipped needles. As the needles puncture the surface layer of your skin, the radiofrequency energy disrupts the lower layers of your skin. The result is deeper rejuvenation in less time for multiple types of scarring. Each treatment is only 1 hour, and there’s no recovery time required. Depending on the unique acne scarring you have, we may recommend 2 to 3 sessions. To boost your healing, we offer a range of aftercare options and infusions. RF microneedling can relieve boxcar, icepick, and other acne scar types by promoting healthy cellular turnover. We often pair RF microneedling with other acne scar treatments in Elgin.

As we look to relieve acne scars, the most important factor is cellular turnover. To accelerate the natural cellular turnover of your face, a light or medium chemical peel can help! As we examine the type and extent of your acne scarring during your consultation, we can determine the correct formula to use for your peel. The average peel only takes between 30 and 45 minutes, although these treatments do have some associated downtime. Since the chemical exfoliation brings out skin cells from deep below your surface, some sloughing and redness may occur for up to a week. Following your chemical peel you should begin to see results take shape within two weeks. Most patients enjoy softer, clearer, youthful-looking features for weeks or months after their initial peel. We recommend regular follow up appointments to meet the needs of your skin.

As we look to relieve acne scars, the most important factor is cellular turnover. To accelerate the natural cellular turnover of your face, a light or medium chemical peel can help! As we examine the type and extent of your acne scarring during your consultation, we can determine the correct formula to use for your peel. The average peel only takes between 30 and 45 minutes, although these treatments do have some associated downtime. Since the chemical exfoliation brings out skin cells from deep below your surface, some sloughing and redness may occur for up to a week. Following your chemical peel you should begin to see results take shape within two weeks. Most patients enjoy softer, clearer, youthful-looking features for weeks or months after their initial peel. We recommend regular follow up appointments to meet the needs of your skin.

Since everyone’s skin and history with acne is unique, your acne scar treatments in Elgin should be too. A customized treatment plan is the best treatment for acne scars. For many patients, this is via microneedling or microneedling with radiofrequency, for others, this may be laser or chemical peels.

Laser skin resurfacing works by triggering your skin’s natural healing response to tell your body to produce more collagen and elastin, the elements responsible for smooth, plump skin. Because acne scars are damaged tissue, the goal is to get rid of the damage and replace it with new, healthy tissue. Laser uses controlled “micro-injuries” on the treatment area, kickstarting the regeneration process to smooth away acne scars.

If you have acne scars you want to improve the appearance of, you are most likely a candidate for acne scar treatments in Elgin at Dundee Dermatology. We will have a consultation with you to ensure your candidacy, note any contraindications, and choose the best treatment technique for your specific needs.

If you are only using at-home products, you cannot completely get rid of acne scars. The biggest improvement of acne scars comes only from professional treatments from a skin professional. Your skin needs to regenerate to heal damaged scar tissue, and many of these treatments can dramatically improve or even get rid of acne scars.