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.
From puberty onward, around the ages of 12 or 13 (with a peak around 16 or 17), teenagers may notice the appearance of unsightly pimples on their face or body. The cause : hormonal changes and their consequences, such as the overproduction of sebum. Juvenile acne is a skin disease (dermatosis) that causes retention lesions (blackheads, whiteheads) or inflammatory lesions (pustules and nodules) on the skin.
Not all young people are equally affected by acne. While some may only experience a few pimples, others face a severe form of acne, requiring consultation with a dermatologist and the implementation of an appropriate treatment. Occurring during a crucial period of identity formation and self-construction, acne has a strong impact on self-esteem and can harm social relationships. A major source of distress, acne generally disappears by the end of adolescence. However, depending on the extent and severity of the lesions, they may leave scars not only on the face but also on the back.
Many young adults wish to permanently eliminate acne scars. Erasing these marks is also a way to turn the page on a sometimes difficult adolescence and to regain self-confidence.
Aesthetic-oriented medicine has developed several techniques to make scars disappear without surgery. Different methods target the treatment of acne and associated scars. The action of the laser against acne scars has proven to be 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, causing sebaceous gland fibrosis and stimulating collagen production. In some cases, the peeling against acne scars method may be recommended. The acne peel and the laser peel help visibly reduce the inflammation of acne lesions, while the medium peel helps fade scars by activating skin regeneration.
Article written by Dr Romano Valeria
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