Treating Acne and Scars
Many people develop acne during their teens and, if they don’t treat these correctly, are left with acne scars. While neither acne nor acne scars are harmful, they can be painful and often cause discomfort and emotional distress by making someone feel conscious about their appearance. That is why it’s good to know what you can do to effectively treat acne and acne scars! Read on for our list of best treatment ways below.
What is Acne?
Acne is a very common skin problems that occurs when hair follicles beneath clog. Dead skin cells and oil can then build up and plug the pores, and outbreaks of lesions (often called pimples or zits) can happen. Outbreaks usually occur on the face but can also appear on the back, chest, and shoulders.
Aesthetic State of Mind offers many different solutions that can help you overcome your acne/redness and give you the clearer, more glowing skin and complexion that you have been longing for. Contact Aesthetic State of Mind Medical Spa to begin treatment of your acne and acne scars once and for all.
Aesthetic State of Mind offers many different solutions that can help you overcome your acne/redness and give you the clearer, more glowing skin and complexion that you have been longing for. Contact Aesthetic State of Mind Medical Spa to begin treatment of your acne and acne scars once and for all.
Available Treatments
Microneedling
Microneedling can provide many benefits if you want to refresh your skin. The treatment helps heal damage caused by sun exposure, smoothes wrinkles and makes acne scars less visible. Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, involves a tool with fine needles or a pen that creates small holes in the top layer of the skin. After the procedure, a skin cream or serum is often added. This “controlled damage” process breaks open the skin with tiny tears. Hence, healing promotes collagen production, which helps fill and smooth wrinkles and fine lines. Besides treating wrinkled, sun-damaged skin, microneedling can improve acne scars and other abnormalities. Though most often used on the face, microneedling can also be used on different parts of the body to smooth out stretch marks on the hips or abdomen.
Chemical Peels
If acne has damaged your skin texture and left acne scars, then VI Peel is a remedy that can work wonders. VI Peel is a chemical exfoliant that gently removes the damaged outer layers of the skin, leaving the skin looking younger and fresher. The procedure is practically painless and requires virtually no downtime. One application of VI Peel can make your skin even more radiant. Unlike previous chemical peels, which were painful and caused poor peels for several days, VI Peel is comfortable and results in a mild peel that only lasts two days.
Facials
Facial masks can help treat many different skin problems, and this is especially true for the Aesthetic State of Mind where our unique facial treatments have given our patients results they could only dream of. Start with a comprehensive skin analysis performed by one of our experienced beauticians to determine which facial is best for your skin and brings you optimal results. From oily skin to acne scars, we have dedicated facials for all conditions. Find out more about which face might be right for you here.
Broadband Light Therapy (BBL)
Just a single treatment of our BBL laser resurfacing can produce lasting results that will change the way you feel about your skin. Our BBL treatment addresses a wide range of acne problems, including blemishes and scars. The BBL laser almost removes damaged skin through incredibly precise light pulses that use minimal heat, allowing healthy new skin to grow.
Microneedling can provide many benefits if you want to refresh your skin. The treatment helps heal damage caused by sun exposure, smoothes wrinkles and makes acne scars less visible. Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, involves a tool with fine needles or a pen that creates small holes in the top layer of the skin. After the procedure, a skin cream or serum is often added. This “controlled damage” process breaks open the skin with tiny tears. Hence, healing promotes collagen production, which helps fill and smooth wrinkles and fine lines. Besides treating wrinkled, sun-damaged skin, microneedling can improve acne scars and other abnormalities. Though most often used on the face, microneedling can also be used on different parts of the body to smooth out stretch marks on the hips or abdomen.
Chemical Peels
If acne has damaged your skin texture and left acne scars, then VI Peel is a remedy that can work wonders. VI Peel is a chemical exfoliant that gently removes the damaged outer layers of the skin, leaving the skin looking younger and fresher. The procedure is practically painless and requires virtually no downtime. One application of VI Peel can make your skin even more radiant. Unlike previous chemical peels, which were painful and caused poor peels for several days, VI Peel is comfortable and results in a mild peel that only lasts two days.
Facials
Facial masks can help treat many different skin problems, and this is especially true for the Aesthetic State of Mind where our unique facial treatments have given our patients results they could only dream of. Start with a comprehensive skin analysis performed by one of our experienced beauticians to determine which facial is best for your skin and brings you optimal results. From oily skin to acne scars, we have dedicated facials for all conditions. Find out more about which face might be right for you here.
Broadband Light Therapy (BBL)
Just a single treatment of our BBL laser resurfacing can produce lasting results that will change the way you feel about your skin. Our BBL treatment addresses a wide range of acne problems, including blemishes and scars. The BBL laser almost removes damaged skin through incredibly precise light pulses that use minimal heat, allowing healthy new skin to grow.
Medical Grade Skin Care
Once acne develops, it often gets worse with time. Medical spa treatments can be an effective way of getting rid of acne and acne scars. Aesthetic State of Mind offers a wide variety of medical-grade skin care to help exfoliate, cleanse and re-hydrate your skin. If your acne persists and continues causing excessive grief, we encourage you to talk to your dermatologist to discuss your options around a prescription for an acne treatment.
Once acne develops, it often gets worse with time. Medical spa treatments can be an effective way of getting rid of acne and acne scars. Aesthetic State of Mind offers a wide variety of medical-grade skin care to help exfoliate, cleanse and re-hydrate your skin. If your acne persists and continues causing excessive grief, we encourage you to talk to your dermatologist to discuss your options around a prescription for an acne treatment.
Effective Self Care Tips
Several at-home treatments can prevent pimples and clear up your acne. Some of these include cleaning your skin daily with mild soap to remove excess oil and dirt, shampooing your hair regularly, and keeping hair out of your face, not squeezing or picking pimples as it spreads bacteria and excess oil, not wearing hats or tight headbands and avoiding touching your face.
Don’t Wear Too Much Make-Up
Acne is caused when your pores repeatedly become blocked by oil, bacteria, dead skin cells, and dirt. Because make-up, especially oil-based make-up, can also clog your pores and cause an acne breakout, it’ best to avoid too much of it. Less is more: enhance your lips and use some mascara but leave out concealer and foundation so your pores don’t become clogged and your skin can breathe. Only use water-based or “non-comedogenic” (not pore-clogging) make-up.
Quit Sugar
Sugar in any form influences the two significant causes of acne: hormones and inflammation. When you eat refined and processed carbohydrates, including white sugar, your blood sugar levels can spike, and your pancreas responds by releasing insulin. Therefore, quitting sugar or following a diet low in sugar can help you achieve clearer, blemish-free skin.
Wipe Your Sweat
Whether from hot weather or exercise, sweating can contribute to a specific type of acne breakout commonly referred to as sweat pimples. When sweat, heat, and friction are combined, pores become clogged. In addition, sweat on your skin may keep acne-causing bacteria in place, causing acne to flare up. That’s why it’s important to wipe your sweat with an anti-blemish wipe and always wash your face thoroughly after sweating heavily.
Reduce Stress
Stress is a significant trigger for zits, pimples, and acne flare-ups in adults. Aside from that, stress also accelerates your aging, so make sure to practice self-care and self-love regularly. When you become stressed or anxious, take deep breaths to slow down your heart rate. It’s also a good idea to add Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation to your routine, as these practices are highly effective in reducing stress levels.
While active breakouts are frustrating, the good news is that acne and acne scars can be treated. However, since new breakouts can lead to new acne scars, it’s important that you get rid of your existing acne for good. It may take a bit of time and patience, but following our recommendations above will ultimately pay off, leave your skin clear and glowing and make all your efforts worthwhile.
Don’t Wear Too Much Make-Up
Acne is caused when your pores repeatedly become blocked by oil, bacteria, dead skin cells, and dirt. Because make-up, especially oil-based make-up, can also clog your pores and cause an acne breakout, it’ best to avoid too much of it. Less is more: enhance your lips and use some mascara but leave out concealer and foundation so your pores don’t become clogged and your skin can breathe. Only use water-based or “non-comedogenic” (not pore-clogging) make-up.
Quit Sugar
Sugar in any form influences the two significant causes of acne: hormones and inflammation. When you eat refined and processed carbohydrates, including white sugar, your blood sugar levels can spike, and your pancreas responds by releasing insulin. Therefore, quitting sugar or following a diet low in sugar can help you achieve clearer, blemish-free skin.
Wipe Your Sweat
Whether from hot weather or exercise, sweating can contribute to a specific type of acne breakout commonly referred to as sweat pimples. When sweat, heat, and friction are combined, pores become clogged. In addition, sweat on your skin may keep acne-causing bacteria in place, causing acne to flare up. That’s why it’s important to wipe your sweat with an anti-blemish wipe and always wash your face thoroughly after sweating heavily.
Reduce Stress
Stress is a significant trigger for zits, pimples, and acne flare-ups in adults. Aside from that, stress also accelerates your aging, so make sure to practice self-care and self-love regularly. When you become stressed or anxious, take deep breaths to slow down your heart rate. It’s also a good idea to add Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation to your routine, as these practices are highly effective in reducing stress levels.
While active breakouts are frustrating, the good news is that acne and acne scars can be treated. However, since new breakouts can lead to new acne scars, it’s important that you get rid of your existing acne for good. It may take a bit of time and patience, but following our recommendations above will ultimately pay off, leave your skin clear and glowing and make all your efforts worthwhile.
Recommended Treatments
Microneedling
Chemical Peels
Facials
Broadband Light Therapy
Medical Grade Skincare
Request a free consultation to get a custom treatment plan developed to fit your exact needs!
Chemical Peels
Facials
Broadband Light Therapy
Medical Grade Skincare
Request a free consultation to get a custom treatment plan developed to fit your exact needs!
Aesthetic State of Mind is Ponca City's first and only full-service luxury medical spa offering a wide variety of non-surgical, medical-administered cosmetic procedures. We revitalize skin and sculpt bodies with the latest non-invasive tools, all performed by experienced and licensed professionals.
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