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Acne Scar Treatment

Acne causes facial scarring within the skin as well as under the skin. The wide pits in acne scarring are damaged, scarred skin and are best treated with laser resurfacing. The narrow ice pick scars are treated with excision techniques changing the deep hole to a flatter surface. The last step to smooth the skin is the use of permanent injectable fillers.

Toronto Acne Scar Removal

The best candidate for acne scar correction is a man or woman who is physically healthy, realistic in their expectations, and interested in minimizing the appearance of acne scars. There are several different techniques for acne scar correction. Depending upon the particular technique, the procedure may take anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour and some techniques, laser resurfacing for instance, may require more than one session. The type of anesthesia will vary as well, and may include general anesthesia or a combination of local anesthesia and sedation. Procedures can take place in a surgeon's office-based facility, an outpatient surgical center, or in a hospital.

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Recovery times will vary according to the particular procedure or technique used. Injectable fillers often involve minimal discomfort and little or no downtime, while laser resurfacing typically involves mild swelling and discomfort. Patients are typically able to return to work within two weeks after laser resurfacing, though sun exposure will need to be avoided for some time and more strenuous activities will need to be avoided for four to six weeks. The potential risks and complications will also depend on the particular technique or procedure. Some potential complications that may occur with acne scar correction include abnormal color changes, burns or injuries from the laser heat, cold sores, infection, and scarring. Injectable fillers typically involve few complications.

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