Upon penetrating the deeper skin layers, acne breakouts cause damage to the dermis (innermost layers of skin) and the underlying tissues. The body deploys its natural repair system as the acne heals to produce collagen to support the process of restoration.

 

Too much Collagen

But a depressed acne scar will develop if an insufficient amount of collagen is generated. This may appear as a pit, depression, or pockmark on the skin’s surface. The production of an excessive amount of collagen can lead to an elevated scar, which is more common in patients with darker complexions.

Dr. Q Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt provides acne scar treatments to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding communities.

 

Causes of Acne Scars

It is nearly impossible to predict who may develop acne scarring. However, some factors do seem to contribute to scar development:

• Inflamed, reddish, or painful acne (i.e., nodules, cysts)
• Popping, squeezing, or picking acne
• Chronic inflammatory acne because of no treatment or delayed treatment
• Genetic predisposition to acne scarring

 

Inflammation as a Primary Cause

Acne scars usually result from an inflamed lesion, such as a pustule, papule, or cyst. Swollen blemishes develop when the pore, or follicle, becomes clogged with dead skin cells, bacteria, and excess oil. The pore becomes inflamed leading to a break in the follicle wall.

In case the rupture occurs near the surface of the skin, the lesion is often minor and heals rapidly. But when there is a deep break in the follicle wall, more serious lesions develop. The infected substance spills out into the dermis destroying healthy skin cells.

The skin produces new collagen fibers to repair the damage to the dermis. Collagen refers to the fibrous protein that provides the skin with strength and flexibility. The finished “repair work,” unfortunately, never appears as smooth and unblemished as prior to the injury.

The single most important factor to gauge scar development is inflammation. The likelihood of developing scars is proportional to the level of inflammation on the skin.

The chances of scarring also increase in deep breakouts that take a long time to heal. Whiteheads, blackheads, and other non-inflamed blemishes usually do not lead to scarring as these lesions do not damage the skin tissue.

 

Types of Acne Scars

In an attempt to heal the wound, the body sometimes generates an excessive amount of collagen which leads to elevated tissue on the skin’s surface. This type of scarring is known as keloid or hypertrophic scarring.  

But acne most often causes depressed or atrophic scars. Atrophic scars occur when there is tissue loss. Two examples of atrophic scars are boxcar and ice pick scars.

Sometimes what seems to be an acne scar is not really a true scar. Rather, it may be post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). This is the temporary discoloration of the skin which will eventually resolve by itself. The fading time may be reduced by the use of certain meds such as Retin-A.

 

Treat Acne as Soon as it Develops

Controlling acne as soon as possible is the best thing a patient can do. The treatment should begin right away, and patients should consult their doctor promptly is their acne is not responding to over the counter acne treatments.

Timely med spa treatment can ensure that acne breakouts remain under control and may prevent the acne from developing into more severe forms. The treatment of pimples will help prevent scarring.

Dr. Q Medical Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for acne scar treatments.

 

 

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in the Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.

Acne scars can adversely impact the youthful facial appearance. If left untreated, these scars may last for a lifetime. It is possible to treat certain types of acne scars with non-surgical med spa treatments.

Dr. Q Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt provides acne scar treatments to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding locations.

 

Skin Resurfacing Treatments to Improve Acne Scars

The Palomar multi-wavelength laser system delivers ablative as well as non-ablative energy to resurface damaged skin and improve the appearance of acne scars.

Similarly, Cosmelan offers the cutting-edge eMatrix Complete Sublative Rejuvenation system (powered by RF energy) to soften the appearance of acne and injury-related scarring. These treatments not only reduce the appearance of scars but also rejuvenate the skin by improving textural unevenness.  

The eMatrix system is not a laser or light-based treatment. In fact, it delivers targeted fractionated bi-polar radio frequency (RF) heat energy to the dermis (inner skin layers) to rejuvenate the tissue in the area.

Effectively, this treatment will “jump start” the body’s healing process and promote the production of fresh collagen without damaging the superficial skin surface. For this reason, eMatrix leads to minimal post-treatment downtime.

Laser-based skin resurfacing procedures use fractionated laser technology to enhance the surface of the skin. Laser energy promotes the development of new skin cells to fill in areas of acne scarring. While ablative lasers aggressively work on the scar, non-ablative lasers promote the production of collagen without damaging the skin’s surface.

Palomar’s IPL (intense pulsed light) photo facials are an excellent treatment for elevated and discolored scars as well as textural irregularities on the surface of the skin.

 

Injectable Dermal Fillers

Dermal filler injectables such as Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane, can help fill the depressions and pockmarks due to deep acne scars.

Juvederm Voluma XC (Voluma)

Advanced HA-based dermal filler Juvederm Voluma is the only filler to receive approval from the FDA specifically to add volume to the depleted areas of the face.

For people unhappy with a gaunt, tired looking face, this is an excellent treatment. Voluma is especially effective in creating volume in three areas of the mid-face and cheek, namely the apex, the apple, and the hollow of the cheek.

 

Chemical Peels (Derma Peeling, Chemexfoliation)

Chemical peels rejuvenate skin in a noninvasive manner using chemical solutions to slough away damaged, discolored and scarred skin to reveal brighter, smoother skin with more even color and texture.

Cosmelan Peel

Cosmelan peel is often used in the treatment of irregular skin tone due to hyperpigmentation (sun spots, melasma, skin darkening) and other types of dyschromia (uneven skin pigmentation). This peel inhibits the development of tyrosinase which is an enzyme that helps produce melanin. Melanin gives the skin its color (pigment).

Furthermore, this peel creates a smoother skin appearance and has been proven to soften the appearance of acne and injury-related scarring on the face.

 

Pharmaceutical Strength Skincare Products

Dr. Q med spa offers bioCorneum+, which is an advanced at-home scar treatment. This cutting-edge silicone scar treatment is available to patients only through plastic surgeons and dermatologists. This highly effective treatment comprises SPF 30 as well as active components that prevent the formation of scars while softening the appearance of existing scars significantly.

These treatments are designed with powerful ingredients to improve textural irregularities such as scarring while brightening, toning, and smoothing skin simultaneously.

Dr. Q Medical Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for acne scar treatments.

 

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in the Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.

Upon aging, women experience certain changes in their vaginal wellness. These changes are entirely normal and common. Various other factors such as pregnancy or hormonal fluctuations can also cause vaginal changes.

These changes may be uncomfortable and annoying. But now an advanced, non-invasive med spa treatment, known as CORE Intima, can help rejuvenate the vaginal area.

 

More Innovation in this Industry

The restoration and enhancement of vaginal wellness should be an essential element in every woman’s healthy and active lifestyle. The innovative CORE Intima laser system allows an experienced provider to predictably and comfortably treat symptoms of hormonal changes in the vagina, both internally and externally.

CORE Intima is a non-surgical treatment that a woman can undergo in a simple and quick session. Dr. Q Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt provides vaginal tightening to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding communities.

 

How does CORE Intima Work?

The technical principles of laser-based facial rejuvenation form the basis for CORE Intima as well. High-intensity light when directed at precise depths within the skin is absorbed as heat.

The heat causes micro-injuries to the tissues and promotes the self-healing mechanisms of the body, including the development of new collagen and elastin. CORE Intima can effectively address the laxity of the vagina and vulva as well as tighten the tissues and muscles in the vulvovaginal area.

Three different handheld devices are a part of the CORE Intima laser system. The provider will determine which handpiece to use depending on the location and intensity of the treatment.

At the time of the consultation, the doctor will perform a thorough medical exam to create a customized plan which can address the patient’s unique intimate wellness needs. CORE Intima med spa procedure can help treat the below mention conditions:

• Stress Urinary Incontinence
• Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome
• Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy
• Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

 

Advantages of CORE Intima

The benefits of CORE Intima for vaginal wellness are as follows:

• Minimizes the effect of childbirth and aging on the vulva and vagina
• Tightens the internal and external tissue and muscles of the vagina
• Restores the tone, flexibility, and shape of the vagina
• Mitigates issues associated with vaginal discomfort, itching, and dryness
• Restores the cosmetic appearance of the vulva
• Enhances sexual intimacy and satisfaction

It is understandable for a patient to be concerned about any type of procedure to treat her intimate areas. But she can be assured that CORE Intima med spa treatments are:

• Easy, predictable, and highly effective
• Take only between 10 to 15 minutes to complete one session
• Non-invasive and non-surgical
• Clean and sterile with one-time use handpieces
• Little or no downtime involved

 

Patient Experience

Most patients describe CORE Intima as painless. It delivers precise laser energy to the tissues in the vagina and/or vulva. The body deploys its healing mechanism to restore elastin (the stretch structure), collagen (the support structure), and blood vessels (which enable the tissue to remain and healthy). Patients report very high rates of satisfaction with this procedure.

CORE Intima is an in-office treatment that takes only a few minutes to complete and does not involve the use of anesthesia. This treatment can offer women more comfort and confidence in their intimate relationships, in their workouts, and in their daily lives.

Dr. Q Medical Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for vaginal tightening.

 

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in the Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.