Acne Surgery

Comprehensive acne scar treatment will determine a plan of treatments that best suits your needs. The optimal treatment approach for acne scarring depends upon the type of scarring and is often a combination of several techniques. Visit our dermatology clinic in Beverly Hills to see how we can help you relieve your stress about acne scarring.

Dr. Monika Kiripolsky is a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon specializing in the treatment of acne scarring using a combination of multiple modalities including lasers, IPL, chemical peels, filler injections, microneedling, radiofrequency and surgery. Her office is located in Beverly Hills, California.

Acne affects more than 80% of the population over the course of our lifetimes. Contrary to popular belief, acne is not a condition limited to teenagers. Inflammation related to active acne can lead to scarring, red and brown skin discoloration (“post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation” or PIH), textural irregularities, and enlarged pores.

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The optimal treatment approach for acne scarring depends upon the type of scarring and is often a combination of several techniques. The following treatments can be used alone or in combination to lessen the appearance of acne scarring:

Lightening agents (azelaic acid, kojic acid, and hydroquinone) and retinoids (tretinoin and retinol) can be used at home to treat the ruddy, brown discoloration related to acne scarring. 

Salicylic acid treats not only the ruddy, brown discoloration associated with PIH, but also penetrates into the oil glands to treat active acne and to prevent new acne from forming. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) can also be administered carefully in high concentrations to treat individual icepick scars.

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This technique involves inserting a needle with a tiny blade at the end of it into areas of depressed acne scars to release the underlying scar tissue from “tethering down” boxcar and rolling acne scars. Subscission is often performed during the same session as microneedling, radiofrequency + microneedling, and/or fractionated CO

Microneedling causes “controlled wounding” of the skin. This involves using thin needles to mechanically remodel the skin, stimulating increased production of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin. The final effect is improved texture and tone of the skin with an overall decrease in pore size. Adding radiofrequency to microneedling amplifies production and remodeling of collagen and elastin, which results in even more skin tightening.

Thickened, hard acne scars are referred to hypertrophic scars and keloids. These are best treated by focal injections of steroids and/or 5-fluoruracil. Injection therapy softens and flattens out these thicker acne scars.

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This technique involves using a circular blade to remove icepick scars (tiny, but deep scars) that are often resistant to other treatments. After the depressed scar is popped out, a tiny stitch is placed in the area and is subsequently removed after a week.

In summary, Dr. Kiripolsky uses the most technologically-advanced methods on the market to optimally treat various types of acne scarring. And, often a combination of the above treatments is ideal to achieve maximal improvement in the appearance of acne scars. Each treatment regimen is formulated specifically for you and the type(s) of acne scarring that you have.

If you are interested in discussing treatment options for active acne and/or discoloration or scarring from prior acne, please call 424-652-6563 to schedule your appointment at our dermatology clinic in Beverly Hills. Monika Kiripolsky passionate about partnering with you to make your skin as flawless as possible. At OC MedDerm, surgeries are one of our core competencies. We are experts in using proper surgical techniques to treat active acne as well as acne scars. These procedures are all performed by well-trained physicians under sterile conditions to ensure safe practices. Having these procedures performed by expert dermatologists ensures the best possible medical and cosmetic outcomes.

What Is Acne Surgery?

Acne surgery is the manual treatment of stubborn acne lesions. Certain types of acne such as cystic or large comedonal acne benefit from mini surgical procedures in conjunction with medical treatment. This helps prevent the formation of potential acne scarring.

When performed correctly and by board-certified dermatologists, these procedures cause minimal discomfort. If needed, the affected area can be numbed with topical or injected local anesthesia in order for the procedure to be completed pain-free.

Cystic acne, which often appears swollen, red, and painful, responds slowly or in a limited fashion to medication alone. In such cases, the large and infected cystic acne lesions are numbed with local anesthesia and then properly drained. This procedure allows the treated lesions to heal faster and decreases the likelihood of acne-related discoloration and scarring. This procedure is often accompanied by intralesional steroid injections within the already numbed and drined area to provide anti-inflammatory effects and promote a speeder recovery.

Approved And Proven Therapies For Acne Scars Cure Permanently

The above photos represent before and after images of a patient treated with only prescribed topical cream and manual extraction at OC MedDerm.

In certain forms of acne, whiteheads and blackheads contain large, hard, and dried material that are embedded within the skin. If untreated, these lesions may become inflamed and eventually lead to scarring and discoloration. For this specific form of acne, it can be beneficial to manually remove the dried and accumulated contents of the lesions. By doing so, this provides the patient with a better cosmetic appearance and allows prevention of further skin damage secondary to acne. This would be performed in conjunction with medical treatment to prevent further development of similar lesions in the future. Delay in the treatment of acne may lead to significant discoloration and formation of icepick scars. Icepick scars are commonly caused by untreated acne and are far more complicated to treat than the active acne itself.

The skin is first cleaned thoroughly. Depending on the specific case, steam may be applied to the skin to soften the clogged pores. Subsequently, a tiny, sterile device is used to open each individual clogged pore in order to extract the large, firm material within the whiteheads and blackheads. This procedure should only be performed by an expert and under sterile conditions to prevent risk for any unwanted complications.

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Microdermabrasion is another treatment that is offered at OC MedDerm. This is a well studied treatment that provides a method of unplugging acne pores with a handheld medical device. It uses a unique technique to scrub the skin with a crystal or diamond tip, which is followed by suctioning tiny clogged pores with a vacuum device. Microdermabrasion can be used intermittently and in conjunction with other acne treatments to speed up skin improvement. Microdermabrasion can also stimulate collagen formation within the skin, provide skin rejuvenation, and improve discoloration after multiple treatments. If performed properly and at correct intervals, microdermabrasion can improve the appearance of superficial acne scars over time. Facials are often recommended to be performed along with microdermabrasion for more extensive acne and acne scar treatment. Microdermabrasion and certain facials (under the supervision of our physicians) are safe procedures during pregnancy and are often utilized in order to avoid prescription drugs. Microdermabrasion should be avoided if the skin has inflamed, red, swollen, pus-filled, or tender lesions.

If you are suffering from acne, feel free to Call us (949) 551-1113 to make an appointment to see our dermatologists. During your medical visit, our physicians will evaluate your skin, as well as overall health. After the exact type and cause of acne are diagnosed, your physician will thoroughly explain the variety of treatment options best suited to your specific needs and create an individualized regimen that suits you. Feel free to call us for an appointment to be evaluated and treated for your acne. At OC MedDerm we offer various kinds of acne treatments including facials, prescribed topical creams/solutions, chemical peels, laser and light therapy for acne, acne procedures (listed above), oral medications including, but not limited to Isotretinoin (previously called Accutane). If you have questions prior to your visit, please do not hesitate to click here to ask questions. We are looking forward to seeing you soon.