Acne scar treatment in Singapore, Types And Prices

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Acne scar treatment in Singapore, Types And Prices
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• With the fast-track, unstable lifestyle, it is
  almost impossible to control the acne breakouts,
  pimples and skin problems that are not only
  caused by environmental pollutants but also come
  with stress and anxiety. These pimples,
  breakouts, and acne are so hard to get rid of,
  and even if you get rid of them, they leave
  frustrating scars that always remind you of the
  bad skin you once had.
• The condition is that you have to get rid of
  them once and for all before you start the scar
  treatments, as the new acne will eventually cause
  more scars. Other conditions and limitations also
  occur due to some acne medications that can not
  be followed alongside and inhibit the treatment's
  effect. Let's learn about all such factors in
  detail. Follow the article till the end to learn
  how to get rid of acne scars efficiently and
  forever.

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How does a scar form?
Scars usually are born when the breakout
penetrates the skin to seep deep inside the skin
cells and tissue to cause damage. Acne scars are
of different types hence, each scar type
responds to treatment differently. In addition,
your skin can also be a big factor that can
deflect the effectiveness of the treatment. Rich
and deeper skin tones are not recommended for
laser treatment due to the chances of scarring
and pigmentation to occur.
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Types of scar

• Depressed or atrophic acne scars
• The most common type of scars that occur on the
  face, depressed or atrophic scars, lie below the
  surrounding skin and are formed when collagen
  production is reduced or hindered due to chemical
  cosmetics or other pathogenic agents. Boxcar, ice
  pick, and rolling are the three categories of
  atrophic or depressed acne scars.
• ?  Boxcar. Boxcar scars are large, sharp-edged
  scars in the shape of a U. These can be shallow
  or deep, due to which the treatment's effect is
  altered. The shallower scars react to the
  treatments better and heal faster, whereas the
  deeper scars take their time. These scars can be
  treated by treatments including microdermabrasion
  and gentle peels that prove effective on almost
  all skin types. However, the laser resurfacing
  before the treatment must be done cautiously, for
  the darker skin tones can see more scarring and
  pigmentary changes.
• ?  Ice pick. Deeper in the skin, a thinner,
  V-shaped scar resembles a tiny or oval hole.
  These might resemble the scars from chicken pox
  quite a bit. As they can extend deeply beneath
  the skin and harm nearby tissues, these scars are
  among the most challenging to heal.
• ?  Rolling. Wide depressive scars with round or
  irregular edges, rolling scars are named so,
  based on their appearance.

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2. Hypertrophic or raised acne scars Commonly
seen on the chest and back, hypertrophic scars
result from too much collagen production during
healing. These stand above the surface around the
surrounding skin and can be treated
easily. What types of acne scar treatments are
available? Several acne scar treatments available
can deal with worse acne scars and make them
look like your normal, healed and nourished skin
like never before. Some effective treatments that
help in acne scar removal are mentioned below ?
 Dermabrasion. A common treatment that uses
similar principles as the microdermabrasion kits
at home. The only difference is the advanced and
better tools with healthcare professionals. It
helps exfoliate the top skin surface to bring out
the healthy skin layer from beneath. It is
effective in treating boxcars and rolling
scars. ?  Chemical peels. A chemical peel is
very different from a face mask. It uses a strong
acid to remove the dead skin cells from the skin
surface to reduce the appearance of the scars.
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?  Fillers. It is a technique of filling acne
scars and abrasions with fillers made of collagen
or fat to plump up the skin and smooth out the
appearance of the scars. This treatment may or
may not be a lifetime method and last for about 6
to 18 months, after which it must be redone. ?
 Injections. Similar to the fillers are the
injections injected into the skin to soften and
even the skin surface to reduce the scars. These
injections are approved medications, including
corticosteroids and chemotherapy drugs, performed
routinely for a few weeks to produce better
results.
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What do these treatments cost?
Depending on the types of scars the professionals
have to deal with and the type of treatment to be
used, the prices can be varied from 150 to
500. OTC treatments to treat the scars Take
the information with a grain of salt, but the otc
treatments and acids can be effective for your
friend or acquaintance who recommended you to use
them. However, they cannot be equally effective
for you too. It can even make your skin condition
worse than before. And that is why it is very
important to check in with your healthcare
professional or a dermatologist before acting
upon any OTC skin acid or treatment. Here are
some efficient remedies you can try at home to
heal acne scars
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?  Acid alpha hydroxy Alpha hydroxy acids, or
AHAs, are crucial in acne-treating substances. It
assists in eliminating dead skin cells and keeps
pores from becoming clogged. AHAs are also useful
for lessening the visibility of acne scars and
improving the appearance of your skin. ?  Acid
lactate On the benefits of lactic acid on
hyperpigmentation, acne, dark spots, and acne
scars, several scientific studies and research
have been conducted. The outcomes have always
been favorable. One safety measure you must take
is to get advice before using lactic acid on your
skin because sensitive skin may react by being
irritated and inflamed, which can also lead to
hyperpigmentation. ?  Retinoids. A quite popular
name in the beauty industry that we hear of is
retinoid. It is another effective ingredient that
can efficiently help manage hyperpigmentation,
skin problems, acne, and scars. This causes cell
regeneration by significantly improving skin
texture. And therefore, if using a retinoid to
heal acne scars, you must always remember to wear
a good sunscreen with enough SPF for protection
against the sun. ?  Salicylic acid. The most
common acid that almost everyone with skin
problems is aware of is none other than salicylic
acid. Salicylic acid comes from spot treatments,
lotions, serums, and face cleansers. It is
effective in unclogging pores and exfoliating the
skin gently. ?  Sunscreens. Last but not least
important is sunscreen. Sun exposure is extremely
damaging to the skin as it causes cell
degeneration, dark spots, and sunburns, making
your scars more noticeable.