Pressing and pressing blackheads and pimples can cause marks or scarring on the skin. These small holes can be located in the forehead, cheeks, sides of the face and chin, a very common situation and that can decrease a person’s self-esteem, especially among young people and adolescents.
This type of scar does not go away on its own and, therefore, there are certain treatments that must be indicated by the dermatologist or beautician to help improve the appearance of the skin. Treatments that may be indicated are the application of acids, microneedes, microdermabrasion and laser.
- The treatment chosen varies depending on the age.
- Skin type.
- Depth of marks.
- Time available and the economic situation of the person.
The dermatologist may recommend the use of creams that promote collagen formation to pass through the face, every day, after cleansing the skin.
When indicated: the use of creams may be indicated for adolescents and young people who still have pimples and blackheads on their face. Treatment usually takes time, because as long as new blackheads and pimples are born, treatment will need to be maintained.
Therefore, at this stage, the beautician must clean the skin and use daily the creams and lotions indicated by the dermatologist, thus keeping the skin clean, hydrated, without imperfections or scarring.
When the teen still has many grains, but it is already possible to observe that the scars heal on the skin, acne treatment should be doubled, to avoid more scarring, and the doctor may indicate the use of isotretinoin, for example. Example.
Dermoabrasion and microdermabrasion are a type of exfoliation that is performed with a small piece of diamond-tipped equipment or with aluminum oxide crystals, which “sand” the skin by removing its outermost layer, leaving the face thinner and more even.
This increases fibroblast performance and collagen production that gives firmness and support to the skin, and the result is firmer, smoother skin. This external skin peeling allows a better entry of the acids and creams indicated to complete the treatment with this type of products, although microdermabrasion can also be used in isolation. See more details about microdermabrasion.
When indicated: Dermoabrasion is indicated for people who have acne scars, which form small ripples on the face, this is the most common type of acne scar.
The disadvantage is that treatment is required every week and the total duration of treatment is uncertain. But in any case, this type of exfoliation helps the skin regenerate, leaves it firmer and moisturizers penetrate better, with more results.
It consists of applying acidic substances directly to the skin to be treated, leaving it to act for a few minutes. As a result, the skin is peeled and a new layer of skin is born, firmer, blemished and soft. The treatment is powerful and permanently removes deeper skin scars.
When indicated: Acid peeling is indicated for people who no longer have pimples or black dots on their face, over 30 years old, that is, when the skin becomes softer, showing even more scars on the face.
This is a great choice for those who have many scars on their face, with different depths. The number of sessions required can be a maximum of 15, performed once a week. See how this treatment is done and what skin care is done.
This treatment involves passing the DermaRoller, which is a small roller filled with small needles aligned, throughout the cured region, in vertical, horizontal and diagonal directions. Small needles will penetrate the entire skin, causing small sores that, during healing, will form a more even and smooth skin, as they favor the increase of new collagen fibers in the injured skin.
One advantage is that DermaRoller can be found in beauty stores or on the Internet and can be applied at home, but the results may be better if applied by experienced professionals.
When indicated: This type of treatment People who have acne scars, mild or moderate, who do not have blackheads or pimples, and who endure the discomfort caused by the slipping of needles on the skin. One advantage is that Dermaroller can be purchased in beauty stores or online, and can be applied at home, although better results are obtained when the treatment is done with experienced professionals.
Learn how to use DermaRoller in the video below
In this type of treatment the professional places the laser in the area to be treated, which will emit shots that cause a small sensation of heat or burning.
This equipment generates a change in collagen fibers, softening the skin after the 3rd session, gradually removing the marks and spots of the face caused by acne. In general between 3 and 5 laser sessions are required, however the number of sessions depends on the depth of the marks.
When indicated: This treatment is indicated when cream treatments do not work.
It is a treatment performed by the dermatologist and consists of performing injections on the face, in order to eliminate the points of fibrosis that are the cause of the depression that causes the scar, uniformizing the skin. Injections may contain fillers such as hyaluronic acid, acrylate or the person’s own fat, for example.
When indicated: Hyaluronic acid filler in the skin is indicated for people who have acne scars that do not change shape when stretching the skin and do not wish to undergo other treatments.
Plasma injection is a type of treatment that involves the administration of injections in each treatment area that contains the person’s blood and plasma. What happens is that when blood is injected into the face, it is not completely absorbed by the skin, with the formation of a clot and the production of new collagen and fibrin fibers, causing the filling of holes in the face, causing skin. firm and uniform.
This treatment should be performed by the dermatologist and gives good results, although its use against acne scars is not very common.
When indicated: Plasma injection is suitable for people who are not afraid of needles and who cannot perform any other type of treatment.