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If you’re looking for the best acne scar removal in Singapore, then you might end up disappointed because there are no such things as “the best” treatment out there.
Like any medical procedure, the results from the various acne scar removal treatments results can differ from person to person and can greatly depend on your own skin’s response to the treatment and the severity of the acne scarring that you have on your face.
Having a hard time deciding which acne removal treatment to choose? Don’t fret because aesthetic clinics are here to help you. Cambridge Therapeutics, located at 391B Orchard Rd #08-05A2 Tower B Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238874, is one of the leading cosmetic clinics in Singapore that is dedicated to employing advanced and evidence-based treatments to bring out the best in patients. choose a doctor you can fully trust throughout your acne scar removal journey.
What are the different types of acne scars?
In general, there are two common types of acne scars that are treated with acne scar removal in Singapore. They are classified into atrophic acne scars and hypertrophic (Keloidal) acne scars and the difference between the two is discussed below:
- Atrophic acne scars
This type of acne scars is a result of the loss of collagen in the skin during an acne breakout. Therefore, when the acne heals, atrophic scars are characterized by visible deep depressions in the skin surface. Typically, there are three different forms of atrophic acne scars and these are classified depending on the appearance of the depression. These are rolling scars, boxcar scars and icepick scars. If the depression is large with sloping edges, these are called rolling scars. Boxcar scars have deep and structured edges while icepick scars appear narrow and deep.
- Hypertrophic (keloidal) acne scars
From the word keloidal, we can already imagine that these types of acne scars look like elevated bumps on the skin surface. The cause for hypertrophic (keloidal) scars is the opposite for atrophic scars. In this case, there is an overproduction of collagen when the skin heals the wound or inflammation caused by acne. When the acne has completely healed, the overproduced collagen settle on the acne site and form an elevated scar.
Types of Acne Scar Removal in Singapore
- Laser and Nano Fractional Radio Frequency
These are two of the most advanced acne scar removal in Singapore. These advanced technology uses some form of energy that is delivered into the skin to activate the natural healing process of the skin, thereby reducing the appearance of acne scars. These are the most effective in making acne scars less and at the same time, help stimulate new, healthy skin cells to make the skin look healthier and radiant.
- Skin resurfacing techniques
This type of treatment is one of the safest acne scar removal in Singapore as the procedure does not include any injectables, exposure to high-frequency energy or micro-surgeries. Treatment is considered to be safe and effective in removing acne scars. It is an in-clinic service and widely used treatment for acne scars. Skin resurfacing techniques such as chemical peels use chemicals and acids to “burn off” the outermost layer where the acne scars are have settled. From the word “resurfacing” the outer layer of the skin is shed off giving way to newer, smoother cells to develop making acne scars and depressions less visible.
- Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers treatment is one of the most popular acne scar removal in Singapore. Dermal fillers are injectables. They have been proven safe and deliver great results. Fillers work by “filling” the depressions caused by acne as well as stimulate collagen production to replace the damaged skin cells resulting in smoother overall skin texture.
- Minimally invasive Procedures
Minimally invasive procedures like micro-needling and subcision are also commonly used acne scar removal in Singapore. These treatments, however, are not for the faint-hearted because these include micro-surgical technique and fine needles to break down the acne scars deep within the skin layers. These procedures may require downtime and some discomfort are expected.
Can acne scar removal procedures completely erase my acne scars?
By nature, acne scars are there to stay and the abovementioned treatments only improve the appearance of the scar by improving the texture of the skin. For acne scar removal in Singapore, most patients can expect an improvement of 50 – 90% after treatment and the extent of acne scar improvement are greatly influenced by these three factors:
- the severity of acne scarring
- patient’s skin type
- how the skin responds to the treatment
This is why it is also important to choose a clinic you can communicate well with and makes you feel comfortable and safe. At Cambridge Therapeutics, it is their goal to always put the clients’ welfare first while providing safe and effective service. Patients can expect during their consultation that doctors at Cambridge Therapeutics listen to their desired results and preferences, and then create the right treatment plan for them. One with realistic goals, budget and a successful outcome.
