How to Get Rid of Ice Pick Scars
Acne is a skin condition in which the pores become clogged and result in pimples. Even when acne clears, it may result in scars because the collagen becomes damaged due to inflammation. Ice pick scars are deep pitted scars that result in a hole and sometimes resemble an orange peel. Ice pick scars can be treated through medical procedures.
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Ice pick scars can be treated through punch excision. In this process, a small, round cutting device, called a punch is used to cut out the scar. The edges of the wound are then sutured together. The ice pick scar will begin to fade. If a new smaller scar results, skin regenerating accelerators will be applied to smooth the skin.
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You can get rid of ice pick scars through skin grafting. Small patches of skin are removed from another part of the body (usually behind the ear) and then implanted to fill in the hole.
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Laser resurfacing can be used to get rid of ice pick scars. Laser treatment is used to destroy the outer epidermis and resurface the skin. This helps make the ice pick scars appear shallower.
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Subcision can be used to get rid of ice pick scars. You will be placed under local anesthesia before the procedure begins. Then a needle is inserted beneath the scar and gently moved to release the scar tissue. The skin will then heal.
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Fillers can be used to get rid of ice pick scars. Fillers are substances that add volume to the skin and can be used alone or in combination with other scar removal procedures. Fillers are not a permanent solution and must be re-inserted at scheduled times to maintain results.
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Chemical peels, which involves using a combination of glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid and salicylic acid to induce the skin to peel, can be used to get rid of ice pick scars. As the old skin sheds away, it promotes the growth of new skin which has an improved appearance.
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Dermabrasion is used to get rid of acne scars, and may help in ice pick scars. Dermabrasion involves using an abrasive tool to remove the upper skin layers and reveal newer skin for a fresher and improved appearance.
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Tips & Warnings
Ice pick scarring requires treatment that goes deep into the epidermis. Thus, dermabrasion, which removes only the outer layers of the epidermis, may not significantly improve ice pick scars.
Deeper chemical peels are more effective but can result in infection, further scarring or discoloration, especially in patients with darker skin tones.
