How to get rid of post-acne, scars and scars on the skin?

Updated: 02/21/2021 14:00:13

Expert: Daria Alekseevna Litvinova

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Taking care of problem skin and getting rid of acne is not an easy task. But if you don’t make an effort, it will be even more difficult to eliminate the effects of acne or minimize them. Not every pimple leaves marks (post-acne). But if scars do appear, then getting rid of them can be very problematic.

Acne marks indicate deep, prolonged inflammation. They can be localized on the face, neck, back, shoulders, chest. Unattractive scars occur if both the outer layers of the skin and the deeper ones are affected. The skin cannot independently restore itself to its original state. The pimples go away, but the replacement tissue at the site of the damage remains noticeable.

What are post-acne and scar changes?

Post-acne is the general name for a whole complex of persistent secondary changes in skin tissues that arise due to acne that has not been treated for a long time.

Post-acne on the face can appear in the form of scars or dark spots that appear at the sites of rashes. These unpleasant marks are found on the forehead, chin, cheeks, nose, shoulders and chest. That is, in the same places where acne is usually localized. The deeper the skin was affected, the more inflammatory processes developed, the more pronounced the signs of post-acne will look.

Reasons for the formation of post-acne

These skin defects appear in the absence of adequate acne treatment or inappropriate selection of medications and skin care cosmetics. The formation of scars and scars is often the result of squeezing pimples. This occurs due to gross damage to the epidermis. In addition, it is impossible to achieve complete cleansing of the pores manually and without special preparation. Remains of purulent contents lead to further development of the inflammatory process, as a result of which damage to deeper structures of the skin is possible.

Other reasons why acne marks occur include:

Change in pigmentation. During the healing process, the pathological area changes color and begins to differ from the shade of healthy skin.
Slow tissue regeneration. The epidermis can slowly recover due to hormonal imbalances, increased secretion of the sebaceous glands, vitamin deficiency, and individual characteristics of the body.
Type of inflammation. Purulent pimples are characterized by long healing, in addition, they leave behind rather deep crater-shaped defects.

Methods of treating post-acne in a cosmetology clinic

To get rid of the problem, our clinic uses different methods and their combination.

Chemical peeling

It is carried out with fruit, azelaic and salicylic acids. The action of peeling is aimed at reducing hyperkeratosis (excessive growth of the stratum corneum of the skin). The higher the acid concentration in the peeling solution, the more noticeable and sensitive the exfoliation will be.

As a result of the procedure, the boundaries between healthy skin and scars are smoothed, and the process of restoration (regeneration) of the tissues at the bottom of the atrophic scar is activated.

Mesotherapy

mesotherapy procedure is the subcutaneous administration of compositions of several medicinal substances or single drugs. The components are phospholipids, magnesium and silicon salts, polylactic acid, which improve the quality of the skin and activate regeneration and repair processes.

Also used: enzymes, vitamins, antibiotics, antioxidants, biorevitalizers, corticosteroids, immunomodulators and other biologically active substances.

Plasmolifting

Plasmolifting is the introduction of platelet plasma obtained from the patient’s own blood into the deep layers of the dermis. The complex treatment method helps to effectively deal with scars caused by acne.

First, the doctor carries out controlled damage to the upper and middle layers of the skin, using laser or chemical peeling and grinding. This accelerates the synthesis of new skin cells. In this way, scar tissue is replaced with healthy tissue.

The second stage is plasma lifting itself, which activates regeneration and accelerates skin restoration.

Laser therapy

A highly effective method of getting rid of post-acne, the manifestations of which cannot be eliminated by other means. In the clinic, treatment is carried out with 2 types of laser: Picosure (fractional non-ablative effect) and carbon dioxide Eraser-C RF (laser ablative resurfacing).

The most widespread is laser resurfacing using a CO2 laser. With this therapy, sufficient (from 50% to 80%) clinical improvement in the scar area is recorded after just one procedure. Efficiency increases due to the activation of collagen synthesis. When radiation is absorbed by the skin, they heat up, after loss of fluid, the cells are destroyed, tissue coagulation occurs, the destruction of old elastin and protein is gradually replaced by new structural elements. The duration of the procedure is determined by the type of laser and the amount of intervention required. It can range from 15 to 90 minutes.

Acne scar treatment

Experts offer different treatment methods. They will help you understand the issue of how to get rid of acne marks and prevent them. Rapid skin regeneration occurs if collagen is produced at a sufficient level. Collagen is a natural building material for the connective tissue of the human body. It is he who fills the voids that form on the skin of the face. The most effective in combating the effects of acne are acne scar products containing collagen.

Skin after acne and acne has a lack of natural collagen, the lack of which can be compensated with the help of collagen injections that contain this substance. Treatment of defects after acne allows you to achieve the following effect:

filling skin irregularities;
smoothing skin texture;
stimulation of the body's release of natural collagen;
visual reduction of problem areas;
restoration of complexion.

Defects after acne must be treated, since with age it is much more difficult to effectively get rid of post-acne. Acne prevention and treatment should be entrusted to professional dermatologists and cosmetologists, who will help develop a regimen for the care and treatment of problem skin, and also prescribe the necessary examinations.

The unique COLLOST® injection gel, which was developed on the basis of natural collagen, which has a beneficial effect on the skin, will help you get rid of acne marks. It increases the number of collagen fibers that are formed in the skin.

Planeta Organica

Planeta Organica Acne Spot Cream is an excellent remedy to combat this problem.

This cream contains:

organ oil;
amla vegetable oil;
centella extract;
shea vegetable oil;
vegetable oil from the seeds of the gendarme;
liquid wax from jojoba fruit;
plant extract from rice germ;
vegetable extract from raspberry seeds;
real ginseng extract;
arctic cloudberry extract;
golden root extract;
euterpa vegetable extract;
plant extract of sea buckthorn;
evening primrose plant extract;
Calendula officinalis extract;
ginger root extract;
essential oil from citrus peel of bergomot;
konang aromatic extract;
tangerine plant extract;
Indian spikenard oil;
camphor essential oil;
fennel extract;
juniper berry extract;
lavender angustifolia essential oil;
jasmine essence;
oil extract of chamomile baskets;
Domansky rose essential oil;
organic berry oil;
morinda citrus oil;
Echinacea purpurea oil;
licorice oil;
oat extract;
Ginkgo biloba tree seed oil;
carrot seed essential oil;
cetyl stearyl alcohol;
glycerol;
emollient;
dicapryline ester;
cetearyl glycoside;
saccharide isomerad;
dexpanthenol;
tocopherol;
sodium ascorbyl phosphate;
nicotinic acid amide;
retityl palmitate;
antioxidant;
hyaluronic acid;
zinc oxide;
bisabolol;
xanthan gum;
emulsifier;
benzyl alcohol;
dehydracetic acid;
methoxybenzoic acid;
lactic acid.

Having so many components, this cream has a very strong property that restores and renews skin cells.
It is necessary to use Planeta Organica cream during the recovery period of acne, against age spots and as a rejuvenating agent that makes the skin more elastic, soft and youthful.
Apply a small amount to clean skin using gentle movements. Must be used morning and evening.
The price of Planeta Organic cream ranges from 315 rubles. up to 400 rub. for 1 bottle.

Clinique 7 day scrub cream

This type of cosmetic product is suitable for any skin type.

The cream scrub contains:

water;
tridecyl stearate;
tridecyl alcohol trimellitate;
dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate;
butanediol;
glycerol monostearate;
Coconut oil;
highly polar emollient;
thermoplastic ethylene polymer;
cetyl stearyl alcohol;
magnesium stearate;
bisabolol;
surfactant;
Olet-10 phosphate;
caprylyl glycol;
hexanedeol;
carbopol;
ethylenedeaminthet racetic acid;
phenoxyethanol;
potassium sorbate;
chlorphenesin.

It has an exfoliating effect, which is directly related to acne problems.
It is necessary to apply to the cleansed surface of damaged skin, massaging a little. Do not use in the eye or mouth area. Then rinse off with water. Must be used daily until visible results are achieved.
The cost of Clinique 7 day cream is within 2500 rubles. for 1 piece

After tooth extraction

After the operation, the dentist gives a number of recommendations that are important to follow strictly. The first question that patients face is what to do with the gauze pad after surgery. After tooth extraction, patients spend some time in the clinic and only after the doctor makes sure that everything is normal, the bleeding has stopped and there are no prerequisites for complications, the patient can go home.

After this, the dentist independently removes the gauze swab, which creates pressure on the socket. But, if this did not happen, and for some reason the patient went home with a tampon, it must be carefully removed after 7-10 minutes, without sudden movements! But only if there is no bleeding.

Mederma

This medicinal cream is a drug of modern pharmacology.

It includes:

Cefazolin is a cephalosporin antibiotic;
oxidation product of uric acid with potassium permanganate;
xanthan gum;
methyl ether;
trans hexadienoic acid;
fragrant essence;
PEG.

It should be used in the treatment of advanced forms of acne, hyperpigmentation, and hormonal stretch marks.
Apply to clean, damaged skin and rub in with light massage movements for about 7 minutes. It is advisable to use the cream up to 4 times a day, depending on the severity of the process. Duration of treatment is up to 5-7 months.
The cost of Mederma ranges from 120 rubles. up to 200 rub. for 1 piece

Uryazh barjesan

This cream is a sunscreen.

The composition of Uriage Barjesan cream includes the following components:

ascorbic acid;
natural compounds of tocol derivatives;
thermal mineral water.

Creates a very good barrier to ultraviolet rays. With the help of acids included in the composition, it fights pigment spots.
Must be applied to the body before going outside. Do not use in the eye or mouth area.
The cost of Uryan Barjesan cream ranges from 1000 rubles per 1 piece.

For stagnant spots

Cream for acne spots is Chlorophyll-Carotene cosmetic paste with shea butter.

This paste contains:

liquid vegetable oil obtained from soybean seeds;
vegetable oil from shea tree seeds;
waste product of bees;
waxy mixture;
essential oil from Siberian fir.

This composition of cosmetic paste fights bacteria, relieves inflammation, revitalizes the skin, and stimulates cellular metabolism.
The paste is used to treat acne, and also fights the consequences of acne, such as stagnant age spots.
Used as a mask. A small amount of product should be applied to clean skin. The procedure lasts up to 20 minutes. Then you need to wash it off. This paste should be used up to 3 times a week.
The price of Chlorophyll-Carotene paste ranges from 180 rubles. up to 250 rub. for 1 jar.

How do creams work?

All products that even out skin tone and whiten are useful thanks to the active substances in their composition: niacinamide, oligopeptides-34, 24, decopeptides-4, lumixil, decopeptide-12, retinol, nicotinic acid and much more. Therefore, read the instructions and composition of the drug. Common substances included:

niacinamide – one of the main components, helps whitening and regeneration of epidermal cells;
retinol – reduces melanin production;
azelaic acid – inhibits melanin synthesis and has an antibacterial effect;
kojic acid – helps regeneration and formation of new cells and whitens;
nicotinic acid – participates in reduction and oxidation reactions;
Tretinol – stimulates cellular regeneration;
arbutin – inhibits discoloration and prevents stains from spreading to other areas;
Dandelion extract – whitens, disinfects and vitaminizes the dermis.

These components must be included in the composition, since they are the best remedy for age spots on the face and body.

A common cause of the problem is improper tanning. During summer holidays, use spf 50 sunscreen, which is best for the face against age spots? SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is the level of protection, “sun protection factor”. After the abbreviation SPF there are numbers: 15, 30 or 50. The most effective product has SPF 50 and protects against 99% of UV rays.

Homemade cream

At home, you can prepare a cream that is not inferior in effect to an industrial pharmacological preparation or cosmetic product.

You need to take 50 g of fat milk, add 1 tsp. natural bee honey, half yolk.
Take vodka 1 tbsp. l. and squeeze out 1 tsp. lemon juice.
Add pharmaceutical chlorophyllipt oil 3-5 drops and fresh cucumber juice – 1 tsp.
Mix everything thoroughly and place in a cool place to infuse for 24 hours. Only non-metallic containers should be used.

This product does not lose its properties within 30 days. It is necessary to apply homemade cream to cleansed facial skin in the morning and evening. In order to get rid of acne spots, there are many ways - these are pharmaceutical ointments, cosmetic creams and homemade products. All that is required is desire and persistence.

Types of post-acne scars

There are several types of scars after acne:

normotrophic - the rash heals against the background of normal collagen production, the scars are located at the same level with the dermis;
keloids - are dense tumors of connective tissue with a shiny surface of red, pink or bluish color; scars extend beyond the wound, such scars should be protected from injury;
atrophic - elements of the rash heal against the background of low collagen synthesis; scars are located below the level of the epidermis;
hypertrophic - scars protrude above the surface of the dermis, wounds heal against the background of an increased level of collagen.

In 90% of clinical cases, patients have atrophic scars. It is these types of scars that dermatocosmetologists mainly remove.

Cream "Chamomile"

Chamomile officinalis cream can help treat acne spots.

This cream contains:

water;
mineral oil;
vegetable oil obtained from copra;
caprylic triglyceride;
stearic acid;
dexpanthenol – B vitamin;
cetylsteryl alcohol;
sodium hydroxide;
alcohol solution;
a substance resulting from the breakdown of purine nucleotides;
sea buckthorn;
phenoxyethanol;
para-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester;
paraben;
propyl drum;
butylparaben;
burdock infusion.

This composition of the cream makes the skin soft, tender, removes dryness, relieves irritation, whitens age spots.
The main purpose of this cream is the delicate skin of babies. But dermatologists have found the use of Chamomile officinalis cream to treat the consequences of acne, namely dryness and acne spots.
Must be used daily. In the morning, apply to clean skin as a base for makeup, in the evening - before bed, at night.
The price of “Chamomile officinalis” cream ranges from 20 rubles. up to 35 rub. for 1 piece

Is it necessary to carry out extensions?

The condition of the bone and soft tissue determines how the future crown will look and function. Gum augmentation during implantation, the price of which is determined by the method used, is a mandatory procedure if there are indications for it. It is impossible to ensure the immobility of the implant if the patient has a clear lack of bone tissue. In order for the crown to be visually attractive and fully perform its functions, it must be surrounded by keratinized gum of the required density, height and width. If everything is normal, then the risk of injury to the cervical area of the crown is completely eliminated, because it is reliably protected by the gum, therefore, the implant does not become exposed. But if the implant is exposed, then this is fraught not only with the appearance of a cosmetic defect, but also with inflammatory processes, which are harbingers of serious dental diseases. When a patient experiences bone tissue atrophy, this does not mean that installation of implants is impossible. You just need to contact a medical and dental clinic, where he will be offered several options for solving the problem. Gum regeneration at the Shifa clinic is an effective treatment at an attractive price.

Root removal
Recommendations after removal

In dentistry, there are specific indications that explain why a tooth should be removed, the main one of which is to prevent the development of inflammation, loss of adjacent teeth and general infection of the body. If you have the following conditions, your doctor will recommend extraction surgery:

complete destruction of the crown and root;
crown fracture;
advanced pulpitis;
severe periodontal damage;
mobility grades 3 and 4;
purulent processes (flux, cyst formation at the root apex);
incorrect positioning, which leads to injury to the cheek or tongue;
correction of the bite when one element interferes with others, including before installing braces.

The final decision on whether a tooth needs to be removed is made by the doctor after examination and x-ray diagnostics. If there is a possibility of restoration, the dentist will definitely use it, since the tooth-preserving approach is the basis of dental treatment.

Often the question of whether to remove or treat a tooth arises in pregnant women, since surgical intervention during this period has an extremely adverse effect on the development and health of the fetus. Doctors prefer symptomatic treatment, which alleviates the condition and allows you to delay the time before childbirth. Removing a tooth while breastfeeding is not dangerous, and the operation does not carry any risks.

Extraction is not performed if there are contraindications:

acute infectious diseases;
bad feeling;
Drunk;
mental disorders;
inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, etc.

If you have chronic diseases or diseases that require special treatment, check with your doctor whether a tooth can be removed in your case. The dentist must be aware of possible risks and take all measures to prevent them.

Achromin

Achromin cream has a brightening effect on the skin.

This product contains:

hydroxypropionic acid;
waxy mixture;
liquid mixture of high-boiling hydrocarbons;
rose essential oil;
the simplest representative of trihydric alcohols;
monobasic carboxylic acid of the aliphatic series;
plant extract of wheat germ;
natural compound derived from tocol;
sodium salt of hydrochloric acid;
purified water.

This remedy is used in the treatment of:

hyperpigmentation of various origins;
scars after acne;
ultraviolet burns;
as a means of protecting against sun rays.

The complex composition of Achromin cream helps fight skin problems, namely, it whitens hyperpigmented areas, fights small age spots - freckles, and evens out the skin after acne.
Achromin cream should be applied with massaging, rubbing movements onto clean facial skin in the morning (before going outside) and in the evening (before bed).
The cost of this cream ranges from 55 rubles. up to 65 rub. for 1 piece

Root removal

How is the root of a tooth removed if the tooth is completely destroyed? Despite this situation, extraction is not always recommended. If, after diagnosis, the doctor determines that the root can be used for an inlay, then the tooth is restored with a crown. But if there is pain, an unpleasant smell and taste, or swelling has developed, then dental care is required urgently. In this case, the question of whether to remove the roots of the teeth is decided in favor of the operation, since the neglected condition can also lead to the loss of neighboring elements.

Regardless of the chosen technique, pain relief and X-ray control are required after removal. This allows you to make sure that there are no root fragments in the cavity, since it is often loose and can crumble under slight pressure from the forceps.