Rufus R. Noble Nearly everyone has scars from a burn, injury or surgical procedure, however, few scars are more distressing than acne scars as these tend to be on very visible areas of the face and body.
Fortunately, developments in cosmetic medicine mean we can now offer a range of advanced scar removal treatments to vastly improve the appearance of nearly any scar, including acne scars, on the face or body. Most scars will require a combination of treatments and more than one session for best results, but the results are worth it!
Research shows that the earlier you treat scar tissue the better the outcome tends to be, however, it is possible to improve very old scars too. Read more below about our acne scar treatments and enquire about the scar removal options available at Academy Laser Clinics.
Scars are part of the skin’s normal healing process, following a wound or injury. All injuries to the skin will trigger the body to repair itself by forming new collagen fibres, the matrix of all body tissue. In the case of acne scars, a pore or follicle is blocked so the area becomes inflamed and infected. If the follicle tears, the infected material can destroy the surrounding healthy tissue and trigger the skin’s repair response.
Stretch marks are scars that form in an area of deep tissue that has weakened, usually during hormonal changes like puberty or pregnancy, combined with a stretching force on the skin such as weight gain or exercise.
Surgical scars are often dependent on the conditions of surgery and how effective the skin can align and mesh when held together by sutures. Other scars such as those occurring after tattoo removal may be due to ineffective treatment methods or therapist error, resulting in a burn.
As essential as this skin healing process is, it rarely results in the original skin structure or texture. Instead, there may be too much or too little collagen and fibrous threads may bind the scar tissue to deeper skin structures.
