Acne is the worst enemy of men come the start of teenage years. Imagine how many unconfessed crushes, ceased courtship stages, and other obstructed life opportunities men have to burden because of the horrors acne bring. Acne has hurt the machismo and morale of men in planet Earth, and the souvenir? Acne scars.
Acne and pimples are hard enough to accept, what more if post acne scars lodge in your face and your life forever? Acne scars can lead to some psychological and emotional traumas that are more deeper and lasting than that of the skin issue itself.
With the continuous progress of medical and aesthetic technology, scars are now becoming beatable, and men, now have a chance to redeem the happiness acne had stolen away from “Mars”. Here are some of the medical breakthroughs for acne resurfacing. Thailand and its amazing beauty services offer the following treatments:
-Chemical peel
Chemical peels are agents that are applied on the skin to remove the scarred layer in order for it to anew a healthy replacement. These agents come in different strengths and potencies, the higher the strength, more stinging sensation and peeling might occur. Chemical peels are usually applied for skin rejuvenation without too much hassle on the downtime and appearance. Usually redness, dryness, and peeling are the obvious side effects but can be resolved by moisturizers.
-Microdermabrasion / Dermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is commonly referred as “sanding” of the skin using an abrasive instrument (in forms of brush or wheel) that removes the superficial layer of the skin and gets rid of scars. Numbing cream is also applied on the face before the procedure.
Dermabrasion is the resurfacing of skin using another instrument that spray crystals which gently removes the outer layer of the skin. This procedure does not require anesthesia, but will only do little for deep scars. Dermabrasion is good for exfoliating to make the skin look clearer and more radiant.
-Laser resurfacing
For more severe cases where the scars are depressed and pitted, Laser resurfacing procedures are the latest and the most desired by scar patients. Laser procedures promise superb results but may require series of repeats to obtain full results. There are different kinds of laser treatments and each class depends on the skin condition.
CO2 Laser or Carbon Dioxide is a kind of laser that works better on deeper acne scars, accident scars, and wrinkles. Numbing cream is usually applied on the targeted area because CO2 laser is a bit more intense and penetrates the skin slightly deeper. Downtime normally takes a week and does not do much wonders on redness.
Vbeam is a non ablative laser that treats rosacea, psoriasis and reddish scars. There is no major downtime for Vbeam but multiple treatments might be required for severe conditions.
-Fillers and topicals
Fillers are fats or collagen directly injected on the scar to fill up the depression. It is a fairly-good treatment but the results could be temporary as collagen and fat have the tendency to subside overtime. Topicals on the other hand is good for mild scarring. Some topical applications like retinoids can improve the skin's condition in time and with religious application. Some topicals can be bought over the counter while some needs to be under professional prescription.
Those are few methods men can consider to defeat the foe 'Acne scars'. Keep in mind that Acne scars are not to be taken for granted but you always seek experts' advice before resorting to any treatment, and avoid self-medicating.
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