Some people think that only teenagers get pimples, but we see many adults coming in for our Orange County acne scar treatment. Some of these patients didn’t even have any pimples during their adolescence.

They only started to break out as they got older. If that’s your situation, we have some good news for you. There is no need to be frustrated anymore. Ageless M.D. has several different acne treatments available. Remember, the quicker you get the treatment, the less chance there is of permanent scarring and ugly dark spots.

Despite any claims you might have read about, good acne scar remedies’ don’t work right away. To see any kind of lasting improvement usually takes about eight weeks. Here’s a few of the Orange County acne scar treatment solutions we offer.

Qswitch 1064 Laser

This solution is specifically designed to decrease the amount of oil your glands produce. Lasers all work by emitting wavelengths of high-energy light. Patients often describe the feeling like a rubber band this snapping gently against the skin. They all report that it’s a very tolerable process.

Chemical Peels

The type we offer at Ageless M.D. is safe for every skin type. Chemical peels can improve the appearance of acne scars by taking off a layer of old skin. The new skin that grows over is less scarred and smoother.

Antibiotic Creams or Pills

These are prescribed. Ointments and creams are the most commonly used products. Some acne scarring is so severe that an oral steroid is also added. Antibiotics fight the bacterial causes of these blemishes. They can be combined with a low dose oral antibiotic that reduces inflammation too

Steroid creams are also used to fight different kinds of inflammation. Usually, the lowest strength will be prescribed first. These drugs can cause side effects.

Radiofrequency Microneedling

These treatments destroy active acne on a temporary basis while improving scarring at the same time. This is a new treatment that employs a fractional radiofrequency device. It jumpstarts the production of collagen which in turn smooths out wrinkles and fine lines and reduces acne scars. This tool as a new element which is a controlled radiofrequency energy. That targets the deeper layers of your skin.

An emergency acne cortisone shot is another Orange County Acne Scar Treatment option. These work for special events like appearances or weddings because they can make acne lesions disappear quickly, usually within 48 hours.