Some types of acne scars cannot be comprehensively cured using conventional acne treatment methods. This is commonly observed in acne scars with deep pitting. These acne scars are characterized by a deep abase, wherein the surrounding scar tissue hardens into thick layers that don’t respond to topical ointments. Boxcar scars are quite similar to scars that develop after a severe attack of chicken pox. Treating such scars through conventional plastic surgery can be very expensive. An equally effective and very undemanding form of treatment is the Punch Elevation method.

 

Application of Punch Elevation Acne Scar Removal

 

The overall effectiveness of this procedure depends upon the depth of the scar and the availability of a small amount of surrounding skin for the graft. It is advised that anybody contemplating this treatment should seek proper counseling to understand the precise  degree of improvement that is attainable in your case.

 

Use of Skin Grafting in Punch Elevation Acne Scar Removal

 

Most contemporary punch elevation treatments are attained using skin graft. This is regarded a more aggressive option for covering the minimally-punched acne scars. In this case, small skin flaps are grafted on top of the scar site. The grafted skin is taken from the patient’s own body.  The patient’s own skin is best to ensure acceptance of the graft.

 

The biggest advantage of Punch Elevation is that it does not require a significant recovery period.   The skin’s outer, superficial layers are quick to heal. The graft more than covers the original scar, giving the skin a much smoother look.

 

Punch Elevation Acne Scar Removal

Punch Elevation is a microsurgical technique  performed as an outpatient procedure. The cosmetic surgeon uses a cutting device  called a punch tool. The punch tool is different than conventional tools used in plastic surgery. This is because it can remove small traces of tissues without stretching or impacting the surrounding skin.

 

A specialized tool is used to excise the base of the scar.  When the scar tissue base is sufficiently punched, the base of the acne scar is more aligned to the outer walls surrounding the scar, i.e. the scar base is elevated. The elevation causes the scar to appear more shallow/less deep.

The site is closed with micro-sutures or skin glue which will further camouflage the scar and/or the sutures marks. In either scenario, tiny bits of the surrounding skin are used to establish the borders of a now flatter, smaller, nearly invisible area. The scar site is overlaid by new skin, initiating the healing process.

 

Punch Elevation Acne Scar Removal

Understand that the overall effectiveness of this procedure depends upon the depth of the scar and the availability of a healthy skin to establish the sutures and graft. It is advised that anybody contemplating this treatment should seek proper pre-treatment counseling to gain a precise approximation regarding the probable degree of improvement.