PITTED SCARS











This is caused by acne that has been unprofessionally extracted, leaving behind lesions that can “caved” into the skin. Commonly known as pock marks. In some cases of dark skin, acne infliction can leave behind a raised bump known as keloids- this type of scar requires consistent but yet painful injection of steroids. The reason why it happens mainly to dark skinned person is still unknown.
What should you do when you have acne and do not want to develop scars? This is the most common question that I have been seen with my clients. The best remedy is not to expel the impurities from the acne on your own. In some cases, the impurities seeps downward rather than outward, leaving an infection that enlarged the acne and making it prone to bigger scars. Seek professional help if a lot of acne ends up easily with scars.
To treat acne scars, you need to do exfoliation. Scrub your face gently and daily over a period of one year can help to lessen the scars. It has a slow polishing effect and allows skin cells to regenerate. Though this process is home treatment, you may opt for more intense exfoliation known as diamond microdermabrasion.
Microdermabrasion uses a rim of fine diamond bits to exfoliate the dead skin cells and encourage new skin cells to grow, thus allowing a clearer, cleaner and smoother complexion over time. A course of six weekly sessions render remarkable results.


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Another older method is using chemical or botanical acid (Alpha Hydroxyl Acid) to exfoliate the dead skin cells and regeneration takes place. Microdermabrasion is better than acid treatment is because it does not leave the skin feeling red. Old medical treatment uses a wire brush that cuts the skin surface, leaving it bloodied and such practices have been deemed outdated and gruesome.

I had a bad experience when I was a teenager. I had chicken pox scar which splitted my left eyebrow. I am devastated but with a year of scrubbing with IONAX scrub, my scar clears off. Thus, I realize that exfoliation helps and to what intensity depends on individual skin type. How fast it heals takes the type of skin exfoliation, thickness of the skin and also the rate of skin regeneration in accordance with the youthfulness of the skin.

If you have acne scar problem, do consult our salon who have been treating men skin that are commonly prone to acne and acne scar

Compiled by Adam Chua, Face of Man Senior Consultant