ACNE SCAR REMOVAL TREATMENT IN SINGAPORE

Acne scars are the end result of acne outbreaks.

When acne heals they can result in post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentations (brownish discoloration) or erythema (reddish marks).

These can be treated and lightened by:

Q-switched ND Yag laser or
IPL

Acne scars also take the form of pitting or skin indentations eg.

Rolling scars: Broad depressions with rounded , sloping edges
Boxcar scars : Broad rectangular depressions with steep defined edge
Ice-pick scars : Deep and narrow ( usually less than 2 mm across)
Hypertrophic scars : These are raised scars due to excessive deposition of collagen. Not to be confused with keloidal scars
Keloid scars : These scars appear as raised heaped- up scar that rises abruptly above the rest of the skin.They are irregularly shaped and tend to enlarge progressively.

How do we treat acne scars?

We have a variety of treatments to treat acne scars. The different types of acne scars will require different methods or a combination of methods to achieve the best possible results.

1. Fractional CO2 laser can treat

Depressed, rolling, pitted scars
Reduced pigmentation
Large pores
Fine wrinkles/ lines
Skin laxity

2. Chemical peel like TCA Cross (Trichloroacetic acid)

This is useful for ice pick scars or deep scars.

In this treatment, highly concentrated TCA chemical peels are applied to deep stubborn scars. This helps to induce skin remodeling and will improve the appearance of the scars.

3. PDRN Baby Skin Boosters

Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) derived from salmon DNA, has been proven to regenerate, heal and rejuvenate skin cells and tissues from within.

4. Inno Plus Scar Subcision

For deep box scars, Inno Plus RF subcision with a special blunt cannula is used to break up the scar tissue that is pulling the base of the scar down. This will reduce the depth of the scar and stimulate new collagen formation.