Acne Scar Surgery

What Are Acne Scars?

Acne is one of the most common issues faced by many individuals today. It is a pestering issue that and also brings about acne scarring. Acne scars are often stubborn and refuse to budge. They hamper the appearance of the face and might affect the confidence of the individual as well.

Pandit Clinic offers multiple procedure for acne scar treatments. These procedures are customized according to every patient and their unique case

How Are Acne Scars Classified?

Mild (grade 1 acne scars)

These improve over time with applications of glycolic acid, retinoic acid based creams at home. Skin rejuvenation systems of glycolic acid in clinic application can accelerate the process of evening and smoothening of the skin. Microdermabrasion is recommended.

Moderate (grade 2 & 3 acne scars)

These are deeper scars which do not get better with at home creams, They need semi invasive treatments like Dermarollers along with medium depth skin peels like TCA, 70% glycolic acid.

What To Expect At The Consultation For Acne Scars?

At Pandit Clinic, Dr Sharvari Pandit gives utmost importance to consultation. When a patient omes in for acne scar treatment, Dr Sharvari makes sure to understand the issue at hand as well as the needs and requirements of the patient.  After the initial consultation, the course of the treatment is decided depending upon the type of scars and their intensity. 

Consultation is a perfect time for the patient to ask as many questions as they want in order to have perfect clarity. Pandit Clinic believes in transparency and hene the achievable results of the treatment are explained well before hand. This helps the patient to make an informed decision about going ahead with the treatment.

How Are Acne Scars Treated At Pandit Clinic?

New Introduction to Pandit Clinic (Pune) for Acne Scar Treatment:

A semi-invasive Er-YAG Laser with M22 platform works on Mild, Moderate scarring. It has minimal downtime and results are seen with 4-5 sessions. It can be opted for as a lunchtime procedure!

One of the troublesome and most difficult to treat long term complications of acne is scars and keloids.

Extensive surgical and laser treatments help with scar modification and correcting the skin surface irregularity.

The acne scars vary from mild to moderate to severe. There are also different types like, rolling, ice pick, box scars etc.

Dermaroller Treatment:

This is an instrument with multiple tiny needles that rolls on the scarred area and delivers the required medicine into deeper depth of skin. Multiple sessions of derma rollers can help with mild to moderate improvement in pimple scars and marks. Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid are delivered to deeper layers of skin. The main aim of treatment is new collage formation and thus smoothening of skin surface. The procedure is done under application of skin numbing cream to reduce pain.

Glycolic acid 70%:

 This is a medium depth skin peel which improves the skin tone, texture and reduces the depth of pimple scars. A multiple number of sessions is needed to achieve results. This is a quick treatment and no downtime. Sun protection while on treatment is necessary.

Severe (grade 4 scars)

These scars show mild to moderate improvement only.

They need:

FAQs

Acne scars surgery with a dermaroller involves the use of a handheld device with tiny needles that create micro-injuries on the skin’s surface. This process stimulates collagen production, promoting skin regeneration and reducing the appearance of acne scars.
A dermaroller helps treat acne scars by stimulating the skin's natural healing process. The micro-injuries caused by the needles encourage collagen and elastin production, leading to smoother, firmer, and more even-toned skin over time.
The procedure may cause mild discomfort, but a numbing cream is typically applied to minimize any pain. Most patients report only a slight prickling sensation during the treatment.
The number of sessions varies depending on the severity of the acne scars. Generally, 4-6 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart are recommended for noticeable improvement.
Key benefits of dermaroller treatment for acne scars include:

Improved skin texture and tone
Reduced appearance of scars
Boosted collagen production
Minimal downtime compared to other surgical methods