Acne causes scarring that is different from scarring caused by skin trauma. Understanding these scar types can help you make informed decisions about which acne scar treatment near Macomb, MI, will best address your concerns.
Read our blog for a quick guide on acne scars types and remediation. Request a consultation at Tri-County Medical Clinic for expert guidance on treating both acne and acne scarring.
3 Forms of Acne Scarring
The topical effects of acne outbreaks can result in scarring, the skin-altering types of scarring start beneath the top layer of skin. Inflammation can occur, leading to deeper dermal trauma.
This forms scars depending on:
- How your body reacts to the inflammation
- Treatment techniques
- Personal actions (squeezing acne, picking at it) during the outbreak
The scars come in 3 types:
- Atrophic: scars that indent the skin’s surface
- Hypertrophic: scars which lift above the general skin level
- Hyperpigmentation: a post-inflammatory darkening/coloring of skin (aka “pseudo-scarring”)
Atrophic and hypertrophic scarring can include:
- Rolling scars: broad indentations with sloping sides
- Boxcar scars: oval or round depressions with steep sides
- Ice pick scars: small, deep, narrow pitting
- Hypertrophic/keloid scars: raised scar tissue
Each type of scarring requires different techniques to diminish or eliminate its appearance.
Treating Acne Scarring at Tri-County Medical Clinic
Our curated selection of skin rejuvenation and resurfacing treatments offer solutions that can resurface skin, “fill in” indented scars, and work best for patients with Fitzpatrick skin types 1 through 4.
Helix Laser for Dual-Powered Results
Delivering synchronized CO2 and 1570nm wavelengths to the treatment area, our Helix Laser provides next-level results. Depending on your type and severity of scarring, customizable settings deliver tailored resurfacing abilities.
Because the Helix Laser system removes the top layer of skin and promotes collagen production, it can diminish raised areas as sub-dermal remodeling fills in indentations over time.
Both wavelengths help to even skin tone and reduce discoloration.
RF Microneedling
The Morpheus8 RF Microneedling system at Tri-County Medical Clinic delivers the deepest fractional radiofrequency skin rejuvenation for dermal and subdermal collagen remodeling.
Morpheus8 combines microscopic internal wounds made by microneedling with deep heating from the radiofrequency waves. This triggers the body’s natural healing abilities, boosting production of new, healthy collagen to minimize atrophic scarring.
The microneedling action also helps break down tough tissue fibers in scars, diminishing the appearance of hypertrophic scarring while addressing uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation.
Chemical Peels
A chemical peel treatment (chemical exfoliation) effectively treats and manages both active acne and acne scarring, along with hyperpigmentation.
Using a specially formulated liquid chemical solution, Tri-County Medical Clinic removes the top layer of damaged skin to reveal a new and fresh layer.
Chemical peels can:
- Kill acne-causing bacteria
- Reduce pore size
- Minimize hypertrophic scarring
- Diminish shallow to moderate atrophic scarring
- Improve uneven skin tone
Find the Right Acne Scar Treatment
Near Macomb, MI, and its surrounding communities, our medical-grade acne scar revision delivers nonsurgical scar remediation. Request an appointment to understand how board-certified oversight and cutting-edge care help you achieve your goals for better skin.
Explore more skin rejuvenation and laser therapy options through our aesthetic treatment planner.