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Our skin is covered in hair follicles. In a healthy hair follicle, the sebaceous gland produces a small amount of sebum which moves up to the surface of the skin where it acts as a waterproofing agent.
The hair follicle can become blocked with a build-up of sticky skin cells which can form blackheads and whiteheads. This blockage can cause sebum to build up, stagnate and starve the area of oxygen which creates the ideal environment for the acne bacteria to grow. As a result, the hair follicle can become red and swollen, in other words, form a spot which can then go on to develop into a pustule.
As the wound heals, the body sometimes produces too much collagen, which creates a mass of raised tissue on the skin’s surface. This type of scarring is called hypertrophic, or keloid, scarring.
More commonly, acne causes atrophic, or depressed, scars. Atrophic scars develop when there is a loss of tissue. Ice pick and boxcar scars are two examples of atrophic scars.
In general, scars on our skin result from a wound or injury. However unwelcome they may be, scars are part of the skin’s normal healing process. Superficial wounds heal without scarring, it’s when the dermis is damaged that scars form on the skin.
The choice of treatment depends on the type of scar (box, rolling, or icepick) and on the patient’s preferences and expectations in terms of number of treatments and downtime.
At Sarah White Laser & Aesthetics, our diverse portfolio of face treatments, including Anti-Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, Skin Boosters, HydraFacial, and more, is tailored to enhance your natural beauty and revitalise your skin
Our skin treatments encompass a comprehensive range, from Observ Skin Diagnosis to Dermalux LED Therapy, Endymed Tighten, and Medical Microneedling, all aimed at elevating your skin’s health, vitality, and radiance
Our body treatments, including CoolSculpting, Laser Hair Removal, and Stretch Mark Treatment with Lumenis M22 PhotoFractional, are meticulously crafted to sculpt, smoothen, and rejuvenate your body with precision and expertise.
Book your consultation with our experienced team at Sarah White Aesthetics.
The Stables
242 Telegraph Road
Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside
CH60 7SG
T: 0151 271 7206
M: 07764 615 934
E: sarah@sarahwhiteaesthetics.com