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Acne is an extremely common condition that most people deal with at some point in their life. Many people go through it during their teenage years – hormones are unbalanced and things are changing. However, many factors determine how severe the acne is and what lasting effects it may have.
Young people aren’t the only ones who struggle with acne, though. Many adults deal with it from time to time and it can vary widely in severity. Unfortunately, acne can cause lots of inflammation, irritation, and even scarring. Acne scars can last a long time and create some confidence and self-esteem issues if they become overwhelming.
The good news is that there are plenty of ways to treat acne and acne scars, from targeted skincare products to more intensive treatments. Read on to learn more about how our beneficial PRP microneedling treatment can help you with acne scars.
What Causes Acne Scars
Although acne scars are common, they can be caused by different things, just like acne itself can have different root causes. There are a few main types of acne:
- Papules: These are pinkish/red bumps that are often sensitive or painful.
- Nodules: These are solid lesions, often larger and sometimes more painful as they go deeper into the skin.
- Cysts: These are deeper in the skin and are often painful and the most likely to scar.
- Pustules: These are puss-filled lesions that are often red at the top and yellow or white at the base.
Regardless of which type of acne you’re struggling with or where it came from, there’s always a possibility of scarring. Scarring happens when the acne pore swells and the walls start breaking down. The contents of the acne blemish then spill into other, deeper tissue and cause trauma.
The skin responds to this by starting the repair process, which involves forming collagen fibers to heal the skin. Once the skin is healed, however, you may be left with either an indentation in the skin or a raised bump. These stick around for a long time and can be hard to get rid of. However, it’s not impossible with the right treatments and technology!
PRP Microneedling for Acne Scars
There are many things you can do to treat acne scars – good-quality lotions and topical treatments are a good place to start. These things don’t usually get the job done entirely, though, and you need something more intensive.
PRP microneedling is a gentle but effective way to rejuvenate your skin and start repairing acne scars.
What is PRP Microneelding?
Microneedling is a common treatment that involves using tiny needles to create micro-injections on the skin. This causes the body to engage its healing response, boosting collagen and elastin production and rushing it to the surface. This increases elasticity, texture, tone, hydration, and more.
PRP is a platelet-rich plasma that comes in the form of an injection or a topical treatment. The process involves drawing a sample of your own blood and separating the plasma. The plasma is then reapplied to the skin which can significantly boost the healing process. It’s so effective that it was originally used to treat injuries and damage from surgery.
Our PRP treatments come in the form of injections. Once the plasma is extracted from the blood, it’s injected into the specific area of skin you want to work on. It’s a highly concentrated and focused treatment, which is why it’s so effective on even the most stubborn acne scars.
Although it’s a safe and gentle procedure, you may experience some effects including mild swelling and redness in the treatment area. These things should subside within a few days. It’s also best to avoid excessive sun exposure and harsh skin products or treatments. Because the injection contains plasma from your own blood, the risk of cross-contamination or infection is almost non-existent.
Key Benefits of PRP Microneedling:
- Improves collagen production for healthier skin overall
- It tightens skin and creates a more even texture and overall appearance
- It naturally brightens and rejuvenates skin
- It can reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of aging
- It protects the skin against future damage
- It can help improve other things like large pores, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, surgical scars, under-eye bags, creases, thinning hair, and more
Acne Scarring
Another major benefit of this combined treatment is its effect on acne scarring. When PRP is paired with microneedling, which already stimulates healing and collagen production, it can have an incredible effect on the skin’s natural healing.
Platelet-rich plasma is considered one of the most natural treatments, as well. This means there’s a low risk of adverse effects and additional damage. Acne scars can be quite severe and many people take drastic measures to reduce them, putting themselves at risk of infection, irritation, further scarring, and more.
It also helps your skin become more resilient against future damage, meaning you’re less at risk of future acne scarring. This is great news for anyone prone to acne and worried about more scarring down the road.
We often recommend this treatment for acne scars, but it comes with so many other benefits at the same time. You’ll enjoy a rejuvenated complexion and healthier skin overall. It may take a few treatments to see optimal results. Everyone is different, so we’ll be able to give a proper recommendation once we get you in for a consultation!
Repair Acne Scars with PRP Microneedling
Acne plagues almost everyone at some point in their lives. What it looks like for you depends on everything from lifestyle and skincare choices to genetics and even the climate you live in. The good news is that acne is very treatable and is often temporary.
Sometimes, though, it causes scarring. This can be disheartening but acne scars don’t have to be permanent. With our revolutionary combination of PRP injections and microneedling, we can help you repair these scars and improve the appearance of your skin.
To get your questions answered or to book a free consultation, please get in touch with us today!
