Can microdermabrasion help with acne scars?

In a word, yes! Microdermabrasion has been cited as one of the more effective ways (along with gentle acid peels) in helping to reduce acne and acne scarring. Take it from me as I’ve suffered from bad skin – microdermabrasion treatments have gradually become the first choice for many people who are searching for an acne cure that helps correct acne scarring. Surveys suggest that 95% of adolescents and adults suffer with an acne scarring problems, so you should know that you’re not alone in your quest to find a cure!

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In a word, yes! Cited as one of the more effective ways to help reduce acne and acne scarring, Microdermabrasion treatments have gradually become the first choice for many people who are searching for an acne cure that helps correct acne scarring. Surveys suggest that 95% of adolescents and adults suffer with an acne scarring problems, so you should know that you’re not alone in your quest to find a cure!

Course of treatment

Microdermabrasion may be very useful for people with active acne, mild acne discoloration, pick marks, and very superficial or raised acne scars. The reason the treatment is so effective is down to the process used during the procedure. On booking in for a course of treatments to help with acne and acne scarring, your therapist will be able to advise on the length of treatment required (as with most skin problems, the deeper the scarring or severe the acne more sessions of microdermabrasion will be needed).

Can microdermabrasion help with acne scars?

How it works

During a 30-40 minute treatment, thousands of tiny micro crystals are fired across the skin. Dead skin particles will be abraded away and a vacuum action will remove the debris. This dual action will both resurface the skin and stimulate the blood flow. Thus encouraging the skin to rejuvenate itself and produce collagen and elastin.

It’s the deficit of collagen in the specific region that gives rise to acne scarring. SkinBase microdermabrasion helps as it encourages collagen to form.

Dermatologists use Microdermabrasion for acne and acne scarring

Dermatologists use microdermabrasion to help unclog pores and clear acne. Often used in combination with gentle glycolic peels and medical acne extractions, microdermabrasion can help speed up acne clearing.

In short, give microdermabrasion a go if you’re suffering from acne and acne scarring. Many people see a dramatic difference following just one treatment. However, this is not always the case so be patient with your skin.  Give it time to change and improve during a course of treatments.

You are not alone, but you do deserve to get help with your acne and acne scarring. Make sure you visit your doctor or dermatologist too as they’re sure to have some great advice for you.

Find your closest SkinBase microdermabrasion therapist here (we’ve got over 2,000 across the UK & Ireland so there’s sure to be a therapist nearby!)

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Rebecca Willshee Nail and Beauty Specialist

Testimonial: “JC was so low, suicidal at points. Sore, red, angry, his skin was awful, we had tried everything and doctors you name it. We reached out to Becky, who was wonderful. My son was quiet and withdrawn, lacked confidence and self esteem, and locked himself away from the world. Becky booked us in for a consultation to discuss different options of treatments and we decided the new hydro treatment would be the best option. We started the course and JC was nervous but Becky was great with him talking him through everything, step by step! As we went each time JC’s skin got better and better, but also the difference in him was huge, he was gaining confidence, shoulders back, head held high. We have watched his skin change from this red, aggressive, angry skin that was sore, acne was debilitating to him but now he is confident, holds his head up high and has even got his first job! We are so proud. When we met Becky I felt confident she would help us get his skin better and back on track but what has actually happened is skin looks amazing but to see our son gain confidence has been the biggest win! Teens often get pushed aside, put on string meds and told “it’s just your age” but this isn’t what they want to hear, but The SkinBase treatments Becky has done has changed his life! We cannot thank you enough Becky! JC is continuing with the treatments as it still gets the odd breakouts but the scarring is still improving week in week out. The hydro Facial is just amazing and we cannot recommend it enough and of course Becky and her passion for skin and helping people is wonderful!”