Acne Scarring
“The most important advice to anyone suffering breakouts is ‘don’t pick!’ Remember, acne scars are the visible remainders of tissue damage: popping, picking or squeezing pimples, can lead to deep indentations”
Sarah Hudson
What causes an Acne Scar?
A clogged pore leads to the pore becoming inflamed and filling with pus, and so, the more inflamed the lesion, the more likely you’ll develop acne scarring. Papules (blind pimples), pustules (pus pimples) and cysts will more than often result in acne scarring if left untreated.
How are Acne Scars treated?
An acne scar results from an acne lesion. Think of it as the body’s own way to heal itself and clean away the damage (pus) and inflammation that unfortunately results in a breakdown of collagen in the skin. The most effective treatments then are those that stimulate collagen production.
CLINICAL SOLUTION
“One of the most rewarding treatments to use on acne-scarred skin is skin needling. After only one treatment skin is visibly changed and scarring reduced”
SH
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RF MICRO-NEEDLING
Also known as collagen induction therapy, RF Micro-Needling breaks up fibrous and uneven scar tissue, encouraging the growth of healthy new tissue. Where traditional skin resurfacing methods such as deep chemical peels, dermabrasion and some laser treatments can evaporate the skin’s surface, leading to a thinner epidermis, skin needling keeps the integrity of the epidermis intact, which reduces healing time and causes less pain. There is also very little risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), which is a concern when treating darker skins.
“I have been very fortunate to work along-side Dr Phillip Bekhor from Laser Dermatology, treating highly scarred skins. I have seen such fantastic results in skin regeneration with Vivace and it works particularly well on young skin, especially if they have completed a course of Roaccutane”
SH
What Can I Expect?
Mild pain is associated with this treatment. Micro-needles penetrate the skin delivering a RF energy which gently heats tissue deep in the skin, the wound-healing cascade is triggered thus stimulating the production of collagen. Growth factors flood the area and stimulate fibroblast production and activity. The production of a base of healthy new collagen is the result and this process continues for months – building healthy skin and volume within scarred areas.
HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
“Clinical results have shown that topical vitamin A helps to significantly increase the composition of collagen, skin thickness and elasticity, resulting in a healthier-looking skin”
SH
SKIN PEN SKIN NEEDLING
Micro-needles penetrate the skin, the wound-healing cascade is triggered thus stimulating the production of collagen. Growth factors flood the area and stimulate fibroblast production and activity. The production of a base of healthy new collagen is the result and this process continues for months – building healthy skin and volume within scarred areas.
“Improving skin texture and quality, reduces (PIH) post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. It does this by stimulating cell regeneration and collagen re-modelling. Boosting the cells so they act like healthy fresh cells, gives a clear healthy complexion.”
SH
What Can I Expect?
We use a topical anaesthetic to numb the skin ensuring the treatment is comfortable. There is little pain associated with this treatment, though the skin is considerably pink. Post treatment LED Phototherapy is applied, this stimulates the skin’s naturally occurring regeneration and repair processes and increases collagen production for a smoother, clearer more radiant complexion.
Additional benefits include improve skin tone, texture, and appearance, improves skill cell function.
“One of the most rewarding treatments to use on acne-scarred skin is skin needling. After only one treatment skin is visibly changed and scarring reduced”
SH
Polishing Face Wash
Two-in-one polishing cleanser and peel treatment formulated to encourage cell renewal, improve skin tone and texture.
Renew Cells with Vitamin A Serum
An intelligent formulation boasting scientific-based vitamin A ingredients, delivered deep into the skin. Brings change to skin, resulting in evenly toned and younger-looking skin.
Post Acne Scarring
Tyrosinase inhibitors, powerful vitamins and botanical ingredients prevent the formation of new skin discolouration. Complexion appears brighter and more uniform as dark spots fade.