Acne Scar Removal Treatment In Pune

Acne Scar Surgery:

Acne scar surgery remains one of the most effective treatment options for treating depressed acne scars. All acne scar surgery aims to replace a large, deep scar with a smaller, flatter scar, which will be less noticeable and more likely to fade.
After the large scar is removed and the skin heals, the smaller scars can be removed with the help of laser skin resurfacing. Acne Scar surgery involves the following steps:

• Firstly, the scar is removed from the skin using a surgical instrument.
• After the scar is removed, the surrounding tissue is raised and left to heal.
• Alternatively, skin from another part of the body is grafted to fill the opening.

What can you expect after acne scar surgery?

In 1 to 2 weeks, the skin will return to its original texture, and the scars will fade away.

Laser Skin Resurfacing:

Brief, high-intensity emissions of light from the CO2 laser remove layers of damaged or wrinkled skin at precisely controlled levels of penetration. The surgery will follow these steps:

• First, the doctor, or an assistant, will cleanse your face to remove oils from the skin. Antibiotic is then applied to kill bacteria.
• A beam of light from a microphone-shaped instrument is passed over the skin to vaporize the outer layers of damaged skin.
• The laser can be programmed for varying levels of penetration. The doctor may choose to penetrate more deeply in some areas in order to remove deep scars, stubborn spots, and wrinkles.
• As the laser works, you may hear it zapping and smell smoke. Finally, your doctor, or his medical assistant, may apply a protective ointment or bandage to the treated area.

What can you expect after the Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment?

If a bandage was applied after the surgery, it might be changed in a few days, but it will be completely removed after approximately one week, at which time an ointment is applied. A tape that retains moisture is usually used to bandage the treated area.
If the treated area is not bandaged, you will need to wash your face several times daily. You will need to be careful in caring for the treated area. After each washing, you will need to apply an ointment, such as petroleum jelly, to the treated area. The amount of time needed for recovery depends on the depth of the resurfacing and the individual’s capacity to heal. Any redness gradually lightens to pink and then to a lighter, more natural color.

Fillers Treatment:

During this procedure, a clear gel is injected into the skin through a thin needle. The gel provides natural volume to the selected area and smoothes outlines in this area. No anesthesia may be required, and pain-sensitive skins may need an ice pack before the treatment.
Back in the nineteenth century, doctors used fat from patients’ arms and injected it into their faces to plump up the skin. Then, doctors used paraffin and silicone as derma fillers. In the late nineties, a form of collagen derived from cows that were safe for human use was discovered. Most temporary fillers last about 3 to 6 months. When a dermatologist fills the scars with your own fat, the results can last 1 to 3 years.

What can you expect after your filler treatment?

You can usually return to your everyday activities immediately.

Chemical Peels:

Phenol acid is the strongest chemical peel and is used to treat scarring. This peel produces the most lasting result, and the entire treatment may take between 1 to 2 hours.
Phenol peels over a smaller area may take about 10-15 minutes. After a phenol peel treatment, the doctor may apply petroleum jelly to the treated area. These peels are normally used only once.
Phenol acid peels are not recommended for people with darker complexions as they may cause permanent lightening of the skin.

What can you expect after a chemical peel?

It is important to know that a chemical will cause your skin to peel. Over the next 1 to 14 days, new skin will appear. All peels require some follow-up care. Protecting your skin from the sun after a chemical peel is necessary to help prevent unwanted side effects such as infection and scarring.

Dermabrasion:

This procedure involves removing the topmost layers of the skin. This is achieved by sanding the skin carefully with a rotating wire brush after spraying it with a numbing chemical.
This process takes anywhere between a few minutes to an hour, depending on the extent of the area to be treated and the depth of the scar. As the procedure is performed under local anesthesia, there is minimal to no pain in this treatment. Consult Dr Sanghvi for acne scar removal treatment in Pune.