Your acne has finally gone, but instead of enjoying your clear skin, you have a new problem: acne scarring. Like a ghost of pimple’s past, this mark haunts you, lingering longer than the acne itself.
Fortunately, at Avie! Medical Spa and Laser Center, we can treat your scars effectively. Between lasers, injections, and microneedling, we have the best treatment for acne scars in Leesburg.
But before we talk about the acne scarring treatments, we should spend some time understanding what leads to the scars: acne.
First Comes the Acne
Acne results from increased oil (sebum) production and an accumulation of dead skin cells, which clogs pores. You might think that the most obvious solution to acne is to wash your face. However, your skincare routine depends on the type of acne you have. Everything from your skincare products to your hormones to your diet affects acne.
To better understand your skin, we recommend seeing a master aesthetician and registered nurse like our owner, Kim Marinetto. Depending on your skin type (dry, normal, or oily) and your acne type (hormonal, cystic, fungal), she and our team can determine the best products and treatments for you.
For all acne types, Hydrafacial MD or BBL Hero can be combined with a medical-grade, at-home skincare routine for enhanced results. Here are some of our top recommendations:
- SkinMedica Acne Clarifying Treatment
- Alastin HA (Hyaluronic Acid) IMMERSE Serum
- SkinMedica Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser
Then the Scars
Acne scars form during the healing process of acne, which triggers inflammation and collagen production. Collagen is an important protein for skin structure and health. Not only does it provide your skin with support and strength, it also stimulates cellular regeneration, replacing old, damaged skin cells with new, healthy ones.
Not all acne leaves marks that cause you to seek the best treatment for acne scars in Leesburg. You can reduce scarring by avoiding popping, squeezing, or picking at zits—even small ones. We know it’s hard, especially because it seems like a quick solution. However, messing with your pimples can push the dead skin cells deeper into your skin, causing scarring and even infections.
When scars form from acne, it’s because your body either made too much or too little collagen. Raised scars form from too much collagen, and indented scars, from too little.
Hyperpigmentation
Sometimes, it’s not a scar, but a lingering dark spot on your skin where your pimple once lived.
This is known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which happens when your skin produces too much of its pigment (melanin). Although it’s not technically a scar, we have treatments that can restore your skin back to its even complexion.
Now Comes the Treatment
You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for the best treatment for acne scars in Leesburg.
From collagen-boosting services to using your own blood to heal your skin, we rely on the most cutting-edge and advanced acne scar remedies.
Microneedling
Microneedling is the process of creating thousands of micro-wounds in your skin to stimulate controlled collagen production to treat scarring and hyperpigmentation. The tiny wounds are too small to be noticed by the human eye but are just big enough to trigger your body’s natural healing response.
For your acne scars, this process breaks up scar tissue, filling the indents or smoothing over the raised spots over time. For hyperpigmentation, the cellular turnover diminishes the dark spots.
At Avie! We have SkinPen and Virtue RF. Both of which can deliver radiant, youthful-looking skin. The SkinPen device has microneedles, whereas Virtue RF combines radiofrequency (RF) energy with microneedling. This heats the deeper layers of skin and amplifies collagen production. We consider Virtue RF the best treatment for acne scars in Leesburg because it enhances your at-home skin care routine and helps serums penetrate deeper into your skin.
Lasers
We aren’t called Avie! Med Spa + Laser for nothing! We love how effective lasers are used for rejuvenating and improving your complexion. Lasers harness the power to stimulate collagen production and reduce acne scarring. For the best results, we rely on Sciton, the crème de la crème of facial rejuvenation technology. Here are our options:
- Halo – The Halo laser uses both ablative and non-ablative wavelengths. The ablative setting exfoliates and removes damaged skin, while the non-ablative setting penetrates deeper layers of skin tissue to boost collagen within your dermis.
- Moxi – The Moxi laser uses fractional technology to gently resurface the epidermis, precisely targeting surface-level concerns without damaging the surrounding healthy skin.
- BBL HEROic – The BBL Heroic improves active acne and acne scarring. It uses 3 different infrared lights to treat your skin. The blue light targets excess oil in the skin, the red light treats redness, and the Skintyte filter stimulates elastin and collagen production via infrared light.
PRP + Exosomes
The best treatment for acne scars in Leesburg uses your own body and its capabilities to achieve smoother skin. For example, PRP + Exosomes.
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma, and this substance is derived from your blood. While it’s been used in regenerative medicine for years to accelerate recovery, it’s currently the latest development in aesthetics. For PRP injections, we take a sample of your blood, spin it in a centrifuge to create platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM), an even more concentrated and pure form of PRP.
Exosomes are messenger cells that deliver key proteins to your skin tissues to regenerate them. The best thing about PRP + Exosomes is you can combine them or use them separately. At Avie!, we can combine PRP + Exosomes with microneedling, which allows us to penetrate your dermis, enhancing the results of your face treatment.
Maintain Healthy Skin
Not even the best treatment for acne scars in Leesburg can prevent pimples and scars from resurfacing. However, coming in for maintenance appointments can prevent bad breakouts and major scarring. For acne scarring, we recommend combining these at-home medical-grade skin care products with your treatment:
- Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum
- SkinMedica Even and Correct Advanced Brightening Serum
- SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
- Alastin Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology
At Avie!, we carry tried-and-true formulas tested by Kim Marinetto, R.N., to guarantee quality. You deserve to look and feel your best, and relying on over-the-counter products won’t reveal the best results. Your skin is important, and so is what you put on it. When you come to Avie!, we help you build a safe and effective skincare regimen that keeps your complexion glowing.
Time to Get Started
Stop picking at pimples and skin imperfections. If you’re tired of raised, indented, or discolored marks, come see us. It all starts with a consultation.
Consultation
It’s not fun to talk about your blemishes, and we understand that. However, many of us have experienced this as women, and understand the toll acne and scarring can take on your self-esteem.
We believe in these services because we’ve seen the results on ourselves, helping us determine the best treatment for acne scars in Leesburg. Together, we can find a treatment plan that works best for your scarring.
Treatment
Every treatment is customized to your specific needs. In some cases, we even stack the services to help you see radiant results. Most services require at least 1 to 3 treatments, which allows for your skin to start rebuilding collagen and regenerating skin cells.
Results
Patience is key when expecting results. Collagen and elastin production builds as your treatments and maintenance continue, and your new skincare routine works its magic. You’ll not only see reduced acne scars, but you’ll also notice fewer fine lines and sun spots, and a more bright and even complexion.
Why Come to Avie!?
At Avie!, you are our friend, and we are your confidantes. We build relationships with you because we listen, empathize, and solve. Each service at our facial spa is something our team believes in and is excited to share with the world! Our passion is helping you see your natural beauty, so that you can walk with confidence throughout the day.
What’s Your Best Acne Scar Treatment? Find Out!
It started with a zit, but it will end with clear and healthy skin. To find the best acne scar treatment in Leesburg, meet with our team. Start your process and try our treatment planning tool. Once we receive your submission, we will reach out with potential treatment options and appointment times.
You can also request an appointment to visit us in person.
