Laser Acne Scar Treatment Toronto

Acne scars are much more common than most people believe. If pimples are not treated promptly and properly, they can leave acne scarring on your complexion even you don't squeeze or pick them.

Causes Of Acne Scars:

The development of bacteria in acne usually triggers our natural defense mechanism - antibodies in the white blood cells will enter the clogged up follicles and eliminate the bacteria. However, in the process of killing off the bacteria, the antibodies may also cause inflammation and destruction of the surrounding dermis. When the supporting dermis is damaged, a visible depression appears. This is how most acne scars develop. Individuals with a scarring history or with weakened immune systems tend to get more pronounced acne scars.

Types of Acne Scars:

• Macular scars - flat, with increased or decreased pigmentation in the skin.
• Boxcar scars - round or oval shaped when seen from above, with sharp vertical edges on cross section, appear similar to post chicken pox scars.
• Rolling scars - appear like undulations in the skin, caused by tethering of skin to the underlying tissues.
• Deep pit scars- sharp and deeply indented, caused by the loss of subcutaneous tissue volume.
• Ice-pick scars - small holes in the skin, appear like the indentation left by an ice-pick.
• Hypertrophic scars - raised and pigmented.
• Keloid scars - raised, thick, red or purple, may enlarge over time.

Acne Scar Treatments

If acne scarring appears, the treatment chosen to get rid of them will largely depend on the type of scarring you have and your skin type. In some cases, a combination of different techniques may achieve best results.

At Q Esthetics Laser Clinic, we use microdermabrasion, chemical peels and light therapy to treat mild or shallow acne scarring such as macular scarring and shallow boxcar scar. In each case, we ensure that any active acne is under control during or prior to the treatment of the acne scars, since the impacts to the skin caused by acne may last for a long time.

The traditional way of treating severe and deep acne scarring involves dermabrasion or surgical excision, during which the top layers of the affected skin are sanded off. They require the use of anaesthesia and need a lengthy recovery period. In the mid 90’s, CO2 laser resurfacing became the most common method to treat deep scarring. However, CO2 laser resurfacing still requires prolonged recovery time and often causes new scarring, or the loss of pigmentation.

Fortunately, a revolutionary advance in aesthetics technology has brought us a far less invasive solution to deep acne scarring. Fractional non-ablative laser resurfacing can now improve deep acne scars dramatically, without the risks and side effects related to surgical procedures and ablative lasers. In certain types of scars, a clinical improvement of 75% has been reported with these treatments.

At Q Esthetics Laser Clinic, we use the fractional handpiece Lux1540 of the Gold Standard Palomar Starlux 500, in conjunction with other techniques to safely and effectively treat a wide variety of scars. The laser energy is fractionated - the fractional microbeams pass through the affected skin without injuring it, while stimulating the creation of new collagen. After a series of treatments scheduled 4-6 weeks apart, the appearance of acne scarring gradually improves or disappears.

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Here at Q Esthetics we understand your frustration with acne scars and wish to give you clear, radiant skin that you don’t need to hide with makeup. We will customize a treatment plan that will suit your needs and budget. Come in and book for your free consultation and let us show you what we can do for you today.

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