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How To Get Rid Of Back Acne Scars

Posted February 11th, 2011 in Acne Treatment

What are back acne scars?

Acne, or to refer to it by its full name, Acne Vulgaris, is a commonplace skin condition. It often occurs during a person’s teenage years but can carry on throughout adult life. Common areas of the skin where acne can occur include the back and face. Although the pimples and nodules of acne can clear up, they often leave scars which are often a source of great embarrassment and low self-esteem for people throughout their life. The most common acne scars are ‘ice pick scars’, named due to the deep mark they leave on a person’s skin. Acne scars result from abnormal collagen levels present where the skin is trying to heal from acne. Thankfully, they are treatable.

How to get rid of back acne scars

Back acne scars can have a severe effect on ones self-esteem and confidence; the determination to get rid of acne scars is a very deep desire for many people. There are two excellent methods available for the removal of back acne scars. These two methods include ProFractional Therapy and MicroLaser Peel. Depending on the specific scenario or diagnoses these two processes can work separately or in conjunction with each other; these factors are reliant on the independent needs of the acne scar removal patient.

Back Acne Treatment with MicroLaser Peel

The MicroLaser Peel works to heal back acne scars, wrinkles and pigmentation problems by removing the top layers of the patient’s skin. In terms of safety and recovery time, the MicroLaser Peel is second to none. After undergoing this treatment many people are able to go back to wearing makeup within a couple of days, which is why the MicroLaser Peel is often called the ‘Weekend Peel’. An added bonus of this treatment, aside from acne scar removal, is the anti-aging effect. The treated skin will be left with a youthful glow and an immediately noticeable smoothness.

ProFractional Therapy Back Acne Scar Treatment

The second method for acne scar removal is ProFractional Therapy. This treatment is a type of laser resurfacing. Despite the somewhat intimidating sound of laser resurfacing, it is actually a gentle process. ProFractional therapy involves a laser creating thousands of tiny pinpoints on a very thin layer of the skin, called the epidermis, which is about as thick as a sheet of paper. The points created by the treatment aids in promoting the body’s natural collagen production and the healthy areas of skin surrounding these points use the body’s natural healing process for rejuvenate. This results in much smoother skin with vastly improved effects on scars, wrinkles and other skin irregularities.

ProFractional combined with MicroLaser Peel Gets Rid of Back Acne

The two treatments work together for even better results. When used in combination, the ProFractional treatment will act deeply on the skin to fix irregularities while the MicroLaser Peel provides a great, youthful looking finish on the top layers. Using these two techniques in conjunction is a very powerful treatment for back acne scars.


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What Are Acne Scars And How Can You Get Rid Of Them

Posted February 11th, 2011 in Acne Treatment

Acne Scar Removal Many individuals experience acne problems during some period of their life, for many, even after the acne is gone, the scars remain. At Island Dermatology on south Mercer Island, WA, we specialize in removing acne scars once and for all. Unlike normal acne, the scars from acne are actually beneath the skin [...]

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Acne Scar Removal with ProFractional Therapy

Posted February 11th, 2011 in Acne Treatment

Acne scars are undesirable marks of tissue damage caused by acne during adolescence or adulthood. It causes embarrassment, lowers self-esteem and confidence, and eventually can affect ones overall quality of life. Without proper treatment, acne scars remains forever. Now, with the advent of modern technology and continuous innovation in cosmetics, there are many methods available [...]

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Seattle Acne Scar Removal & Treatment for Teenagers

Posted February 11th, 2011 in Acne Treatment

Dealing with acne as a teenager is a painful enough experience, almost everyone endures. In some severe cases, your adolescent hormonal imbalance makes a lasting impact on your appearance through adulthood. Even though pharmaceuticals offer short-lived and minimally effective treatments, this is usually not enough to end acne scarring. Seeing a clinical dermatologist may help [...]

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Botox Cosmetic Injections – Everything You Wanted To Know, and More!

Posted February 7th, 2011 in Anti-Aging, Cosmetic Injections, Wrinkle Removal

Wrinkle removal can often seem like an impossible task. Consumers spend millions of dollars each year buying anti-aging creams that promise too much and just don’t deliver. Fortunately, there are proven products that work. Cosmetic injections such as Botox have given people the opportunity to look years younger and to finally get rid of those [...]

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Restalyne Dermal Filler – An Anti-Aging and Wrinkle Removal Solution

Posted February 7th, 2011 in Anti-Aging, Wrinkle Removal

Looking for a new you? Be stunningly attractive with Restalyne. Get rid of all types of folds and wrinkles on your face and feel the freshness of youth once again. Restalyne is an effective anti-aging and wrinkle removal solution to make you look young and feel young. It is a very known procedure for people [...]

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How much does laser skin resurfacing treatments cost?

Posted January 19th, 2011 in Laser Skin Resurfacing, Skin Rejuvenation

How much do laser skin resurfacing treatments typically cost? Bellevue and Seattle skin resurfacing candidates will ask how much a laser treatment might cost, especially if they are seriously considering such a procedure. Because of variety of factors that affect individual treatment cost, arranging a visit and talking with the experts at Island Dermatology is [...]

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What side effects can I expect from laser skin resurfacing?

Posted January 19th, 2011 in Laser Skin Resurfacing, Skin Rejuvenation

What are the side effects of laser skin resurfacing? The side effects that a Bellevue or Seattle skin resurfacing patient might expect from laser treatments will depend entirely on the type of laser used in the procedure. Some the most common lasers used consist of two basic types. Ablative laser treatment side effects Ablative laser [...]

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What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Posted January 19th, 2011 in Laser Skin Resurfacing, Skin Rejuvenation

What is laser skin resurfacing used for? Bellevue and Seattle skin resurfacing candidates need to know that laser treatment is the best method currently available to treat a variety of imperfections. Using the most recent developments in highly-specialized laser therapy equipment, skilled providers such as Island Dermatology can erase lines and wrinkles, fade age spots [...]

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Removing Acne Scars with Laser Skin Resurfacing

Posted January 19th, 2011 in Acne Treatment, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Skin Rejuvenation

Severe acne experienced in the teens or twenties can leave an adult with considerable pitting and scarring of the face. Thanks to the skin rejuvenation method of laser resurfacing, help is now available for those who have endured these prominent facial imperfections. Under the skilled hands of the professionals at Island Dermatology, laser treatments can [...]

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