With so many treatments and products available, skincare can get overwhelming—fast. Plus, everyone’s skin is unique, so what works wonders for someone else may not be your golden ticket.
Winning the battle against acne is no small feat, but we know that the scars breakouts leave behind can still negatively impact how you see yourself, which impacts how you live every day. At Blush Aesthetics, we empower you with the confidence to make informed decisions about your care, including acne scar reduction in Toledo so our skin specialists are here to separate facts from fiction.
Fact: A Multi-Product Approach Is Best
Whether we’re talking about at-home skincare or in-office treatments, strategic combination therapies offer more dramatic improvements than relying on a single topical product.
We’ll help you find the right balance of topicals or antibacterials, keratolytics, exfoliants, hydrating products, and light or laser sebaceous gland management to manage comedonal and cystic acne. Once your acne is under control, we’ll help you find the right acne scar treatment, which also combines personalized in-office therapies with at-home care.
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Fiction: Only Severe Acne Causes Scarring
Many people believe that only deep, cystic acne leaves lasting scars behind, but in reality, acne scars develop as part of your body’s response to inflammation caused by acne, not the acne itself. This means that even mild to moderate breakouts can lead to scarring if inflammation isn’t controlled, as prolonged inflammation offsets your skin’s collagen levels—causing raised (hypertrophic) scars when there’s too much collagen and indented (atrophic) scars when there’s not enough.
Fact: You Don’t Always Have to “Dry Out” Acne
Often, acne-prone skin relies on hydration to improve, but it needs the right kind of hydration. Moisturizing your skin helps maintain its protective barrier, which prevents dryness that can cause it to produce too much oil—which can trigger breakouts. Plus, it boosts your skin’s elasticity and helps it heal properly, which can prevent future scarring.
During your consultation, we’ll perform a VISIA skin analysis to understand your skin beyond the surface, determining your skin’s bacteria load and inflammation levels and looking for signs of dehydration. We’ll use our findings to help you understand what kind of moisturizer is best for your skin, including organic and non-comedogenic formulas—no need to guess!
Fiction: Laser Acne Treatments Don’t Work on Darker Skin
While this used to be the case, we offer advanced laser technologies that are safe and effective for patients of every skin type. Unlike traditional lasers, our light therapies don’t all rely on targeting the melanin (pigment) in your skin, so they don’t pose the same risks of hyperpigmentation.
Clearing the Path to Clearer Skin
Now that we’ve cleared up the myths about acne scars, it’s time to talk about how to clear up your skin. As we’ve said, your skin is just as unique as you are, so at Blush Aesthetics, your treatment plan is, too. Schedule your consultation for acne scar reduction in Toledo to unveil your skin’s potential on your terms.
