Understanding Your Acne Scars: Causes and Treatments; Get Rid of Acne Scars
Acne scars are marks left on the skin after acne is active or has healed. They can take various forms, such as holes or discoloration, depending on the type and severity of the acne. Understanding these scars can help in choosing the right treatment options.
Acne scars 
To Get Glass Skin one of the important parameter is Smooth texture. There are mainly three types of acne scars: atrophic, pigmented and hypertrophic/keloid scars. Atrophic scars are depressed. pigmented scars are reddish or brownish discolration. hypertrophic scars are raised. Keloid scars go beyond the original area and may require more advanced treatment.
There are main three types:
Depressed Scars
Pigmented Scars
Hypertrophic scars
Always consult with Dr. Sandeep Gupta for personalized treatment plans.
Treatment options for acne scars include laser therapy, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels. Consult with a dermatologist to identify the best approach for your specific type of scar and skin condition.
Below are Types of Procedures, their Mechanism of Action(MOA) and Timeline for these Three types:
Acne scars Types
Depressed Scars
Derma Pen 4:
(MOA):
Uses micro-needles to create controlled micro-injuries, stimulating collagen and elastin production.
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– Timeline: Visible results in 4-6 weeks, with multiple sessions (4-6) spaced weeks apart. 
Laser Skin Resurfacing:
– Mechanism of Action: Ablative laser removes outer skin layers, promoting new skin growth and collagen production.
– Timeline: Initial results in 2-4 weeks, with complete healing in 1-3 months. Multiple sessions may be needed. 
Non-Ablative Laser:
– Mechanism of Action: Heats deeper skin layers without damaging the surface, stimulating collagen production to reduce acne Scars.
– Timeline: Results gradually appear over 3-6 months, with 3-5 sessions typically required. 
Micro needling Radiofrequency:
– Mechanism of Action: Combines micro needling with RF energy to heat deeper skin layers, enhancing collagen production and skin tightening.
– Timeline: Improvement seen in 4-6 weeks, with 3-4 sessions recommended at monthly intervals. 
Subcision:
– Mechanism of Action: A needle breaks fibrous bands beneath scars, allowing skin to lift and smooth out.
– Timeline: Immediate improvement, with optimal results in 3-6 months. May require 2-3 treatments. 
GFC/PRP:
– Mechanism of Action: Uses growth factors and platelets from the patient’s blood to promote healing and collagen production.
– Timeline: Results in 4-6 weeks, with 3-4 sessions typically spaced 4 weeks apart. 
TCA CROSS:
– Mechanism of Action: High concentration TCA applied to scar tissue induces controlled chemical injury, stimulating collagen production.
– Timeline: Initial results in 4-8 weeks, with 2-3 treatments usually needed. 
Acne Scars- Pigmented Marks
Laser Toning:
– Mechanism of Action: Uses laser energy to target and break down pigment in the skin.
– Timeline: Gradual improvement over 4-6 weeks, with 4-6 sessions typically required. 
– Mechanism of Action: Carbon lotion applied to the skin is vaporized by laser, exfoliating and reducing pigment.
– Timeline: Immediate glow, with optimal results in 1-2 weeks. Regular maintenance treatments recommended. 
– Mechanism of Action: Acid solution exfoliates the outer skin layer, promoting new skin growth and reducing pigment.
– Timeline: Visible improvement in 1-2 weeks, with multiple sessions (3-6) spaced 4 weeks apart. 
Dermapen4:
– Mechanism of Action: Microneedles create micro-injuries, stimulating new skin and reducing pigmentation.
– Timeline: Results in 4-6 weeks, with 4-6 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart.
HydraFacial:
– Mechanism of Action: Cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates skin using a multi-step process.
– Timeline: Immediate results, with recommended monthly maintenance treatments. 
Acne Scars- Blackheads/Whiteheads
Comedone Extraction by RF/Manual:
– Mechanism of Action: Manual or RF-assisted extraction removes comedones, reducing pore blockage.
– Timeline: Immediate improvement, with maintenance sessions every 4-6 weeks. 
Salicylic + Mandelic Peel/Yellow Peel:
– Mechanism of Action: Exfoliating peels reduce blackheads and whiteheads by unclogging pores.
– Timeline: Results in 1-2 weeks, with multiple sessions (3-6) spaced 4 weeks apart. 
These timelines and mechanisms of action can vary based on individual skin types and conditions. Always consult with Dr. Sandeep Gupta for personalized treatment plans.
There are mainly three types of acne scars: atrophic, hypertrophic, and keloid scars. Atrophic scars are depressed, while hypertrophic scars are raised. Keloid scars go beyond the original area and may require more advanced treatment.