Acne Scarring

WHAT IS IT

Acne scarring happens because of inflammation from acne damaging the skin during healing and the body doesn’t always repair that damage perfectly. It forms as collagen gets damaged (or lost) when the acne is healing, often this is from repeated inflammation in the same area and trauma to the skin like picking and squeezing.

Two Main Types of ‘Scarring’

  1. True (textural) Scars

  • These include the shape of the skin surface permanently or long-term

  • Types include

  • Ice pick scars - small, deep pits

  • Box scar - wider, box like indentations

  • Rolling scars - wave-like uneven texture

2. Post-Acne Marks (not true scars)

  • Red Marks (PIE) - leftover redness from blood vessels

  • Brown marks (PIH) - leftover pigment/dark spots 

TREATMENTS

Textural Scars

  • Deka Tetra Pro Co2

  • SkinPen

  • Retinol based DMK Enzymes

  • Laser Genesis

Post Acne Marks

  • Laser Genesis

  • Chemical Peels

  • Deka Tetra Pro Co2

PRODUCTS

Depending on your phase of acne our top 4 picks for Acne Scarring:

  • DMK EFA ULTRA - internal supplement to control oil, improve barrier and decrease inflammation

  • Synergie Vitamin B - help strengthen the skin and control oil production

  • Synergie Retifol - stimulate cell turnover

  • Synergie Uber Zinc - avoiding UV damage to further destroy collagen and the zinc helps calm acne

  • No, this is something that requires an advanced approach

    • Treat acne early

    • Don’t pick or squeeze pimples

    • Reduce inflammation quickly

    • Use SPF daily

    • Keep skin barrier healthy 

  • Deka Tetra Pro Co2 - if the skin is prepped