Under the effect of hormonal changes, teenagers’ skin is often prone to acne. Around 80 % of adolescents aged 12 to 18 are affected by juvenile acne. Some people are also affected in adulthood. Depending on the type of acne, inflammatory lesions sometimes leave unsightly marks on the face and body. How can you get rid of acne scars ? Certain techniques used in aesthetic-oriented medicine, such as laser or peeling, have proven effective in erasing acne scars. These treatments help to restore smooth skin, reduce surface irregularities and scars, and improve self-esteem.
Starting at puberty, around ages 12/13 (peaking around 16/17), adolescents may notice the appearance of unsightly pimples on the face or body. The cause: hormonal changes and their consequences, such as overproduction of sebum. Juvenile acne is a skin disease (dermatosis) that causes retentional lesions (blackheads, whiteheads) or inflammatory lesions (pustules and nodules) on the skin.
Not all teenagers are equal when it comes to acne. While some only experience a few pimples, others face severe forms of acne requiring consultation with a dermatologist and a tailored treatment plan. Occurring during a crucial time of identity development and self-construction, acne significantly affects self-esteem and can hinder social relationships. Often a source of deep distress, acne usually disappears at the end of adolescence. However, depending on the severity and extent of the lesions, they may leave behind scars on the face or back.
Many young adults wish to permanently remove their acne scars. Erasing these marks is also a way to close a difficult chapter of adolescence and regain self-confidence.
Aesthetic-oriented medicine has developed several techniques to eliminate scars without resorting to surgery. Different methods target the treatment of acne and associated scars. The action of the laser against acne scars has proven effective. Depending on the type of scars to be treated and their characteristics (shape, size, contour, extent, depth), the doctor will adjust the parameters of the ablative laser (erbium or CO2). The LED can be used to reduce inflammation. The photorejuvenation laser is sometimes combined with the ablative laser to further stimulate collagen synthesis. The targeted areas are exposed to the laser, resulting in sebaceous gland fibrosis and stimulation of collagen production. In some cases, the peeling method against acne scars may be recommended. The acne peel and laser peel visibly reduce inflammation from acne lesions, while the medium peel helps fade scars by activating skin regeneration.
Article written by Dr Romano Valeria
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