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The act of squeezing and squeezing blackheads and pimples can lead to the appearance of marks or scars on the skin. These small holes can be located on the forehead, cheeks, side of the face and chin, which is a very common situation and can decrease a person's self-esteem, especially among young people and adolescents.
This type of scar does not disappear on its own and, therefore, there are some treatments that should be indicated by the dermatologist or beautician to help improve the appearance of the skin. Some of the treatments that can be indicated are application of acids, microneedling, microdermabrasion and laser.
The treatment chosen varies according to the person's age, skin type, depth of marks, availability of time and the person's financial situation.
1. Creams and remedies to apply on the face
The dermatologist may recommend the use of creams that promote the formation of collagen to pass on the face, every day, after cleaning the skin properly.
When it is indicated: The use of creams can be indicated for teenagers and young people who still have pimples and blackheads on their faces. Treatment is usually time-consuming, because as long as new blackheads and pimples are being born, treatment will need to be maintained.
Therefore, at this stage, the beautician must clean the skin and use the creams and lotions indicated by the dermatologist daily, thus keeping the skin clean, hydrated, without blemishes or scars.
When the teenager still has many pimples, but it is already possible to observe that scars are becoming scarred on the skin, the treatment of acne must be redoubled, in order to prevent further scarring, and the use of Isotretinoin may be indicated by the doctor, for example. example.
2. Dermabrasion or microdermabrasion
Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion is a type of exfoliation made with small equipment with a diamond tip or with aluminum oxide crystals, which 'sand' the skin by removing its outermost layer, leaving the face thinner and more uniform.
This increases the performance of fibroblasts and the production of collagen that gives firmness and support to the skin, and the result is a firmer and smoother skin. This peeling of the outer skin allows a better entry of acids and creams indicated to complement the treatment with this type of product, although microdermabrasion can also be used in isolation. See more details about microdermabrasion.
When it is indicated: Dermabrasion is indicated for people who have acne scars, which form small undulations on the face, this being the most common type of acne scar.
The downside is that treatment is needed every week and the total treatment time is uncertain. But in any case, this type of exfoliation helps in the regeneration of the skin, and leaves it firmer and the moisturizers penetrate better, having more results.
3. Peeling with acids
It consists of applying acidic substances directly to the skin to be treated, leaving it to act for a few minutes. As a result the skin peels and a new layer of skin is born, firmer, without blemishes and smooth. The treatment is strong and removes even the deepest scars from the skin, permanently.
When it is indicated: Peeling with acid is indicated for people who no longer have any pimples or blackheads on their faces, with more than 30 years, which is when the skin becomes more flabby, showing even more the scars on the face.
It is an excellent option for those who have many scars on their faces, with different depths. The number of sessions required can be a maximum of 15, held once a week. See how this treatment is done and what skin care is done.
4. Micro needling with DermaRoller
This treatment consists of passing the DermaRoller, which is a small roll filled with small needles lined up, throughout the scarred region, in the vertical, horizontal and diagonal directions. The small needles will penetrate all the skin, causing small wounds, which when healing will form a more uniform and smooth skin, because it promotes the increase of new collagen fibers in the injured skin.
One advantage is that DermaRoller it can be found in beauty products stores or on the internet, and can be applied at home, however the results can be better if applied by experienced professionals.
When it is indicated: This type of treatment People who have acne scars, in a mild or moderate degree, who have no blackheads or pimples, and who support the discomfort caused by the sliding of the needles in the skin. One advantage is that Dermaroller it can be purchased at beauty products stores or over the internet, and can be applied at home, although better results are achieved when the treatment is done with experienced professionals.
See how to use DermaRollerin the following video:
5. Laser
In this type of treatment the professional places the laser in the area to be treated, which will emit some shots that cause a small sensation of heat or that burning.
This equipment generates a change in the collagen fibers, making the skin smoother after the 3rd session, progressively eliminating the marks and blemishes on the face caused by acne. In general, between 3 and 5 laser sessions are necessary, however the number of sessions depends on the depth of the marks.
When it is indicated: This treatment is indicated when treatments with creams do not work.
6. Skin filling with hyaluronic acid
It is a treatment done by the dermatologist and consists of giving injections in the face, in order to remove the points of fibrosis that are the causes of depression that give rise to the scar, making the skin uniform. Injections can contain filling substances such as hyaluronic acid, acrylate or the person's own fat, for example.
When it is indicated: The filling of the skin with hyaluronic acid is indicated for people who have acne scars that do not change shape when stretching the skin and who do not want to undergo other treatments.
7. Plasma injection
Plasma injection corresponds to a type of treatment that consists of giving injections in every area to be treated containing the person's own blood and plasma. What happens is that when the blood is injected into the face, it is not fully absorbed by the skin, with the formation of a clot and the production of new collagen and fibrin fibers, causing the holes in the face to be filled, resulting in a skin firm and uniform.
This treatment must be done by a dermatologist and has good results, although its use against acne scars is not very common.
When it is indicated: Plasma injection is indicated for people who are not afraid of needles and who cannot perform any other type of treatment.