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Expert care for a wide range of skin conditions, ensuring healthy, radiant skin.
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Comprehensive care for skin lesions and bumps, promoting clear and healthy skin.
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Advanced treatments to lift and lighten the skin, enhancing firmness and brightness.
Rejuvenation
Revitalize your skin with advanced treatments designed to restore a youthful glow.
Skin Treatments
Effective solutions for a variety of skin concerns, promoting clear and healthy skin.
Wellness
Holistic skincare approaches to support overall skin health and well-being.
Advanced, non-invasive treatments to rejuvenate your appearance without surgery.
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Precision cosmetic surgery tailored to enhance and refine your natural beauty.
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Specialized breast surgeries to enhance shape, size, and symmetry for a natural look.
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Advanced procedures designed to enhance male aesthetics and address intimate concerns.
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Tailored surgical solutions to enhance feminine aesthetics and improve intimate well-being.
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Precision facial surgeries to refine features and achieve natural, balanced results.
Fat Transfer/Removal
Advanced fat transfer and removal techniques to sculpt and enhance your body’s contours.
Comprehensive solutions to address a range of body concerns, from stubborn fat to skin laxity.
Breasts
Tailored solutions for breast concerns, including size, shape, and symmetry.
Other Areas
Targeted solutions for stubborn areas of the body, tailored to your unique needs.
Volume & Contouring
Specialized treatments to enhance body volume and improve overall contour for a balanced silhouette.
Holistic care focused on improving overall health and well-being for a balanced lifestyle.
Digestive Health
Comprehensive care to support digestive health and improve overall well-being.
Energy & Immunity
Holistic approaches to boost energy levels and strengthen your immune system for optimal health.
General Health
Personalized strategies to maintain and enhance your overall health and vitality.
Expert care for a wide variety of skin and facial concerns, promoting a healthy, glowing complexion.
Ageing Signs
Expert treatments to minimize ageing signs, rejuvenating your skin for a youthful glow.
Skin Texture & Tone
Advanced treatments to improve skin texture and even out tone for a smoother, radiant complexion.
Specific Areas
Targeted treatments to address skin concerns in specific facial areas for balanced, refined results.
Volume & Contouring
Tailored solutions to restore facial volume and enhance natural contours for a more youthful appearance.
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Acne Scars
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What is an acne scar?
Acne scars develop after inflammatory or severe acne lesions have healed. 90% of the population may experience acne at some point in their life. Teenagers are the most vulnerable ones. It may produce excessive or insufficient collagen, which may lead to scarring while the skin is repairing.
Acne scars are permanent and can affect your life forever. Acne scars can cause physical and emotional damage to all individuals who suffer from them. If you want to get rid of your acne scars, see a dermatologist. They can recommend treatments to help reduce the appearance of scars.
After the acne has been healed, you may feel that your skin is textured and not smooth once you touch it.
You may notice intended or sunken acne scars after an acne lesion heals. The surrounding skin.
The bumps can be small or large and you may feel it hard when you touch it.
Acne scars can cause discomfort because you may feel itchy and irritated, sometimes painful.
Because of the raised scars, your skin might feel tightened or thickened.
Usually, a dark spot appears after the acne wound heals, and you may notice its difference to the surrounding skin.
Discolouration will usually fade away for most individuals who suffer from acne scars. The right acne therapy and sun protection will be a great way to get rid of it. If you have scarring or discolouration that lasts for a year, you have to consult your doctor for treatment recommendations.
Keep in mind that it is better to use a product with your doctor’s prescription, and acne scar consultation is needed because even though home remedies may lessen the appearance of your acne scars, they are typically not effective. Moreover, your dermatologist can create the right treatment plan for your skin type.
Acne scars are caused by inflammation or severe acne. Acne occurs due to clogged skin pores that contain sebum and bacteria. Scarring occurs when your skin produces excessive or insufficient collagen while repairing and healing itself. Squeezing, picking, popping, or scratching your acne can contribute more to scarring.
It is best to avoid touching your face and cleanse it in the morning and evening.
Consult your dermatologist for recommendations on what are the right products to use and what acne scar treatment is right for you.
The following risk factors can likely increase acne scarring:
Proper skincare and early treatment for acne are advised to avoid the risk of acne scarring.
People who suffer from acne scars may feel insecurities or shame with themselves. They are not comfortable with how they look and stop socialising with others.
Visible or raised acne scars may affect someone’s career opportunities because of judgement and discrimination from others.
Acne scars can make individuals anxious and depressed about their lives. This is because of receiving negative comments and feedbacks from the others.
Acne scars may result in maintaining good relationships with other people difficult. Because suffering from this may create a feeling of too much consciousness and fear of getting in touch with others.
Treating your acne immediately and reducing the inflammation can help lessen the chance of scarring. Make sure that the acne is under control. It will also help to avoid scarring if you avoid picking, squeezing, or popping your existing pimples.
Control acne
Acne is the reason why individuals suffer from acne scarring. Controlling acne would help to avoid acne scarring. There are over-the-counter products that could help with the treatment, such as salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. It is best to consult your doctor for proper treatment if you have severe acne.
Foods that are high in glycaemic can trigger or contribute to acne that causes scarring. It is because this food can increase oil production due to the rising of blood sugar. Sugary foods and drinks are high in glycemic. Pastries and cakes, as well as white bread and rice, are also included on the list. You better limit the consumption of these products to avoid acne.
You should also avoid processed food or fast foods, as well as oily and fried foods, to avoid developing acne that causes scarring. Take healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains.
Clean pillowcase and towel
If you are not aware that dirty pillows and towels can cause acne, well it is, as they can carry bacteria causing it. So, it is better to clean your pillowcase and towel regularly.
Moisturization plays an important role in our skin. It assists in repairing the skin by reducing inflammation and maintaining its suppleness. It can also lessen the scar visibility by promoting faster healing and protecting the skin from environmental damage, as well as regulating oil production.
Drinking lots of water will help
Drinking lots of water is good for your skin’s health. It promotes detoxification and sustains skin suppleness. Proper hydration can help promote the skin’s natural healing process and may possibly lessen the visibility of scars. Being well-hydrated is still an important part of your skincare regimen, even though it does not directly cure acne scars.
It is easier to prevent acne as early as possible because treating acne scars might need a lot of cosmetic procedures. The best way to take care of your skin to avoid acne that causes scarring is to wash your face two times a day with a mild cleanser. Use a toner to help reduce the pore size, as it controls the oiliness of your skin. It is important that you apply a moisturiser regularly to keep your skin hydrated and use sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun. You may also exfoliate your skin to remove the dead skin cells that cause pore congestion. Use salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat your acne as soon as it develops. A regular check-up with your dermatologist can be a big help to prevent acne scarring.
Use of over-the-counter products
There are over-the-counter products you can use to help treat your acne that leads to scarring, such as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Keep in mind that these products cannot help remove acne scars. It is still best to consult your dermatologist to prescribe the right products or treatments for you.
90% of individuals are experiencing acne that leads to scarring. You can be prone to scarring if you have persistent acne that is moderate to severe; you have frequent breakouts and noticeable dark spots and indentations after your acne heals.
Visit your dermatologist
Consider visiting a dermatologist regularly for proper care and treatment if you are prone to acne. Early intervention can help reduce the development of scars.
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