Acne Scars The Woodlands

A young girl with Acne scars at Vedas Medical Spa & Wellness Center
A young girl with acne scars. Photo before and after treatment for acne.

Acne scars can be reminders of that painful condition, acne, a skin condition that causes pimples or “zits.” This includes whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflamed patches of skin (such as cysts). It occurs when pores—tiny openings on the surface of the skin—become clogged, resulting in inflammation and infection. Vedas Medical Spa can help to reduce the appearance of scars. See What is Acne?

What causes acne scars?

Your body’s healing process may form scars after the infection completely heals. Your body forms new collagen fibers to mend the damage to your dermis, a deep, thick layer of skin. The new scar tissue will have a different texture and quality than the surrounding tissue.

Loss of underlying fat or muscle can cause a scar to have a sunken or pitted appearance. Scars can be protruding, as keloid scars, when your body produces more collagen than necessary for healing. We would love to evaluate your situation.

Kinds of scars

Lessening acne scars

We can’t completely remove scars, so your goal is to improve their appearance. Some ways to improve the appearance of acne scars are:

Topical treatments: Vitamin E, cocoa butter cream, and skin care products can soften the feeling of tight skin, but don’t actually reduce acne scars.

Depressed scars—ice pick, boxcar, and rolling/atrophic

Raised scars

Do I have to choose a treatment method?

Your scars will be treated as Dr. Nangrani decides is appropriate, with excellent effect.

Prevention is the best method

You know how noticeable acne is if you have ever suffered from it. First of all, caring for your skin early and thoroughly may keep you from developing scars. After your inflammation has cleared and your skin is no longer inflamed, you can treat the scars that are left. They cannot be treated while your acne is still inflamed.

Anyone can get acne, even babies, but it is most common in teenagers when hormonal changes cause the skin to be more oily. Acne tends to run in families. Dr. Chaitali Nangrani, MD, will suggest treatments based on your individual needs. We usually recommend a combination of microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and skin care for active acne.

You, our client, are our top priority here at Vedas. Our North Houston office is only minutes from I-45 (Houston’s North Freeway) in The Woodlands. We offer you a free consultation with Dr. Nangrani and our Spa Director. Together, you will discuss your expectations and design your treatment plan.

Come get acquainted with Dr. Nangrani, our board-certified Medical Director at Vedas Medical Spa & Wellness Center. She has practiced for over 15 years. Please call our office to schedule your consultation at (281) 298-5476.

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