What Are the Treatments for Large Pores & Rolling Acne Scars for Smoother Skin?
Acne-related scars often look like circular depressions in the skin, which may appear wavy if support underneath erodes. The three types of depressed acne scars include boxcar acne scars, which resemble large pores, icepick acne scars and rolling acne scars.
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Treatment Types
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Dermatologists treat acne scars with dermabrasion, chemical peels, fillers, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion and surgery. Dermabrasion remains the only procedure routinely performed in a surgery center instead of the doctor's office.
Treatment Goals
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Acne scar treatment aims to eliminate blemishes or diminish their appearance. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), factors that affect treatment options include the kinds of scars and the patient's medical background.
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Recovery
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Recovery time following treatment ranges from none (fillers) to roughly two weeks (laser skin resurfacing and surgery). During recovery, patients must treat related bruises or wounds and sensitive areas of skin.
Effectiveness
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The AAD notes that surgery remains one of the most effective ways to treat depressed acne blemishes. Patients also appreciate the short recovery time and fast results with fillers, although improvements are usually temporary.
Considerations
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According to the AAD, dermatologists frequently use more than one type of treatment for acne scars. Results may be permanent (surgery) or last from several months to several years.
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