Acne scar treatment – how to choose

There are a range of skin treatments on the market right now, and you may be wondering which is the right acne scar treatment for you.

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There are a range of skin treatments on the market right now, and you may be wondering which is the right acne scar treatment for you. A variety of considerations can help you make your decision when it comes to the best treatment for acne scars.

How to decide the best acne scar treatment 

Skin Type

Before you can treat acne scars, you must consider your skin as a whole. What is your skin tone and type? If you have sensitive skin, or a darker skin tone, you should consider those factors within your decision, as some treatments may not be suitable. Those with darker skin are more likely to experience raised scars, which affects the course of action chosen. Those with sensitive skin may prefer a non-invasive facial for acne scars, to keep any side effects to a minimum.

Acne Scarring

The type and severity of the problematic skin you are suffering with will heavily influence your decision when finding a treatment for acne scarring. Before choosing anything, you should also ensure any potential scarring is exactly that – and not simply acne marks. Acne marks will go away on their own, and can be minimised with creams. Acne scar treatment options are much more of a commitment than acne marks, and will require a greater investment. Find out the difference between acne marks vs acne scars here.

Pitted Acne Scar Treatment

Small, less visible scarring may benefit from a gentle, non-surgical approach to treat acne scars, which is not the case for any severe acne scars. Skin may appear either depressed or raised. Since the difference in appearance indicates separate causes, approaches to treatment are not the same. Depressed, pitted acne scar removal requires a procedure that boosts collagen production. However, raised acne scars indicate an excess of collagen already, so a treatment plan should be different.

Investment

It is important to consider the type of investment you are willing to make when searching for the best treatment for acne scars. The budget you have available, time you are willing to spend and recovery period you must take will each help you pick between your acne scar treatment options. A course of non-invasive treatment is likely to be cheaper than a surgical option, and will require less time investment all at once.

Acne Scar Treatment – Risk

Whether you are willing to dedicate some down time to treating your acne scarring or not, you should also consider the level of risk you wish to take with your acne scar treatment. More invasive treatments often come with side effects such as sensitivity, swelling, and redness. If you do not have the time to pause your lifestyle to heal, you should consider minimal risk, non-surgical treatments such as microdermabrasion.

Professional opinion 

It is important that a doctor or skincare professional, depending on your skin, is involved in the decision making process to guide you to the right treatment for acne scarring. Find your nearest SkinBase Therapist for a comprehensive consultation.

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