The sebaceous glands in the skin produce an oily substance known as sebum that can block the pores. Acne is a skin condition that results when these pores develop into inflamed nodules known as pustules. Acne can also lead to deep-pitted pock marks when the pustules rupture without healing. The most common methods of treating pock marks include chemical peels, which can be done at home, dermal fillers, dermabrasion and laser resurfacing.
Step 1
Use a chemical peel for light pock marks. The active ingredient in a chemical peel is a solution of glycolic acid. This acid breaks the bonds between the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. This layer of skin is removed when the solution is peeled off. A chemical peel is suitable for treating shallow pock marks since it removes only the top layer of skin.
Step 2
Get a dermal filler. Dermatologists can inject a dermal filler such as collagen, silicon or your own fat under the skin to fill out the deep pitting that occurs in some cases of acne. Dermal fillers require a very short recovery time, but their effects are usually temporary.
Step 3
Consider dermabrasion. This procedure relies on a mechanical method to remove the layers of skin that contain pock marks. The dermatologist uses a tool tipped with diamond chips that rotates at very high speed, usually at least 18,000 times per minute. The results of dermabrasion are more dependent upon the skill of the operator than other methods because the operator controls the tool manually.
Step 4
Get laser resurfacing. Lasers produce light with specific wavelengths to vaporize the upper layers of skin. They generally produce more consistent results than dermabrasion since the process is more automated. Laser resurfacing requires a longer recovery time and is typically restricted to the face, since facial skin tends to heal more quickly than other types of skin.
Things You'll Need
- Home chemical peel
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