Getting Filled In On Augmentation For Acne Scars
The question is how to remove acne scars. One of the answers is augmentation surgeries.
Augmentation is simply a way to say that we are filling something up. In the depression caused by an acne scar, a material is injected underneath to help even out the depression.
These injectable materials cover a wide range, from hyaluronic acid based products to more straightforward fat injections.
A highly popular (and widely used) injectable substance is collagen.
Collagen injections work very well on less severe acne scars. They may very well provide just the results you’re looking for. Smaller acne scars are treated by filling the depressions they have caused: and collagen is a natural substance, so no horrid side effects!
Also showing great results and gaining in popularity is a Hyaluronic Acid (HA) based injectable. Without getting too techy, they are a naturally occuring substance as well. It’s present in all manner of body parts already; what makes it particularly suitable as an injectable material is it’s water retention capabilities.
It moisturizes skin from the inside out. As an injectable, it both helps raise up any depressed areas and acts almost as time release moisturizer (from the inside)!
That sounds so awesome doesn’t it?
Not to rain on the parade, but EVERY augmentation treatment for acne scarring has a downside - they are not permanent.
You should expect to need to repeat the treatment two or three times per year. How often it needs to be repeated is going to be entirely dependent on you and your skin.
Costs are going to depend on a lot of things - where it’s done, the physician doing the work, how frequently you need it, the sort of injectable, the amount of injectable…you get the picture. It’s a long list.
If the scarring is less severe, and you are after more immediate results having a minimum of downtime, this will be something you want to consider. As with all surgical acne scar treatments, consultation with a physician is a must.
So, now you know a bit more about augmentation surgeries, and - “Knowing is half the battle!”