Acne Scars Q & A
What are acne scars?
Acne scars usually develop from inflamed pimples that cause the follicle wall to break. There are two types of acne scars:
Keloid or hypertrophic scars
With these type of scars, a hard lump or growth forms due to an excessive production of “bad” collagen.
Depressed scars
Also known as atrophic scars, depressed scars form a hole in your skin, referred to as an ice pick scar, or a round depressed scar, referred to as a boxcar scar.
No matter what type of acne scar you have, the team at SINY® Dermatology have a treatment for you.
How can laser treatment improve acne scars?
SINY® Dermatology is equipped with some of the most advanced treatment options for skin care, including a smoothbeam laser that’s used to minimize the appearance of acne scars. The smoothbeam laser targets the top layers of your skin, which stimulates the production of collagen, a protein that forms new, smoother skin.
After laser treatment, you can go back to your usual activities. But the team at SINY® Dermatology recommends you protect your skin from sun exposure for up to six weeks after treatment during the healing process.
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a safe and effective cosmetic treatment that uses a special tool that pokes tiny holes in the top layer of your skin to stimulate your body’s natural healing power by inducing the production of collagen to generate new skin and lessen the appearance of acne scars.
Microneedling is often used in conjunction with PRP to help better rid your face of acne scarring.
What is PRP?
PRP is a blood product with high concentrations of growth factors that stimulate your own body’s natural healing powers and skin rejuvenation. The team at SINY® Dermatology make PRP from a sample of your own blood, which is spun in a centrifuge to separate out the healing properties.
To reduce acne scars, the team uses PRP as part of a Vampire Facial®. After your skin has undergone microneedling, the PRP is applied over the scar to promote healing and rejuvenation. The combination of PRP with microneedling leads to a significant improvement in the appearance of your scar.
For more information or to book an appointment, call 800-778-3090 or visit sinyderm.com.
We provide the full spectrum of medical, cosmetic, and laser dermatology at all six of our offices in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Park Slope, Brooklyn, the West Village, and the Upper East Side in Manhattan, Forest Hills, Queens, and Southold on Long Island.