Skincare experts share their thoughts on caring for and healing adult acne
By Lynn Yang; Photos: Shutterstock
In this series of Beauty Misconceptions, we speak to the experts for their take on trending beauty topics and issues.
We tackled oral supplements in our first column, and now, we're shining the spotlight on adult acne.
Experts Dr Ram Nath, Medical Director at The Wellness Clinic; Dr Lum Yang Xi, Medical Doctor of IDS Clinic; and Dr Kevin Chua, Medical Director of Drs Chua & Partners Clinic answer our burning questions.
6. How long will it take to get rid of acne scars?
Mild scars often heal within a few weeks, but it can take six months or more to remove severe acne scars. More severe acne can be treated with treatments such as the PicoWay pigment laser.
This induces Light Induced Optical Breakdown (LIOB) under the skin, allowing for healing, rejuvenation and scar resurfacing without a long downtime. Two to four treatments are recommended with a gap of four weeks between each treatment.
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