{"id":3756,"date":"2021-10-05T18:15:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T10:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ozheanzoey.com\/?p=3756"},"modified":"2024-01-24T08:02:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T08:02:16","slug":"why-your-acne-scar-laser-treatment-isnt-working-introducing-secret-rf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ozheanzoey.com\/why-your-acne-scar-laser-treatment-isnt-working-introducing-secret-rf\/","title":{"rendered":"Why your acne scar laser treatment isn't working: Introducing Secret RF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We all want youthful-looking skin that\u2019s free of acne scars, and you must have heard that laser treatments can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Previously, we explained why <a href=\"https:\/\/ozheanzoey.com\/lasers-are-not-a-long-term-solution-for-your-acne-heres-why\/\"><span class=\"s2\">lasers are not long term solutions for acne treatment in Singapore<\/span><\/a> - the same applies to acne scars.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser treatment for acne scars are designed to minimise the appearance of acne scars that are a result of old acne outbreaks. These acne scars are unsightly and a concern for many men and women out there. However, in contrast to what other doctors and clinics market<i>, lasers alone do not provide satisfactory and long term resolution for acne scars<\/i> and are often extremely harsh on the skin.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re relying solely on lasers to resolve your acne scar issues - reconsider. Instead, consider treatments that reach deeper into the problem such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ozheanzoey.com\/secretrf\/\"><span class=\"s3\">Secret RF<\/span><\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>It might deliver more benefits, reduced downtime and better resolution of acne scars. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Limitations of conventional lasers<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To set the record straight, lasers can work - except they are often not as efficient especially when used on their own Granted, conventional lasers help to reduce the appearance of small acne scars and improve your skin texture, but they may prove to have inadequate results for deeper larger scars. The reason being is that lasers are absorbed in the skin from the surface inwards which means <i>their therapeutic effects are mainly confined to superficial skin<\/i>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span><b>That also means that to reach deeper skin where deeper scars reside, higher laser fluences or energies are needed, and that will mean excessive energies administered to the superficial skin resulting in unwanted complications such as PIH and inadequate scar removal.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In aesthetics, we work with <b>ablative<\/b> and <b>nonablative<\/b> lasers. Ablative lasers (e.g. Fractional CO2 laser) create wounds that destroy scar tissue and tighten the collagen in the skin, while nonablative lasers promote new collagen production by heating the skin. Ablative lasers are thought to be more effective in scar removal due to their higher photothermal energies delivered, but are also harsher and riskier to patients. They come with a series of side effects such as;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Redness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scabbing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longer downtime of at least 2 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ablative lasers with excessive energies also have a greater chance of causing <a href=\"https:\/\/ozheanzoey.com\/pigmentation-treatment-singapore\/\"><span class=\"s1\">hyperpigmentation<\/span><\/a> during the healing process, especially in those with darker skin tones. This is known as <b>post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)<\/b>. These dark spots are discolourations of the skin due to an inflammatory wound caused by the laser, which triggers melanocytes or pigment cells to release excessive amounts of pigment that cause the PIH. PIH can also be worsened with exposure to the sun.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, PIH doesn\u2019t go away in a matter of days; recovery from PIH can take anywhere from 3 to 24 months and is a separate issue to treat.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Granted Pico lasers can offer a more superior recovery and lower risks of PIH compared to conventional ablative lasers such as CO2 lasers due to it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ozheanzoey.com\/complete-guide-to-pico-laser\/\"><span class=\"s2\">LIOB <\/span><\/a>effect. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as we have mentioned above, its effects are mostly superficial and simply cannot remove or reduce scar tissue that deeper in origin. That is why pico lasers can still offer frustrating and disappointing results even in many sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What Secret RF can do for acne scars<br><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ozheanzoey.com\/secretrf\/\">Secret RF<\/a> is a fractional radio frequency (RF) microneedling technique that is able to treat deeper acne scars because the microneedles reach the correct depth where deeper scars reside (and where the problem is). As a result, collagen is stimulated and remodeled in the skin.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are also able to adjust the microneedles to deliver energy to the skin at various depths. This enables the treatment to be customised to address different skin conditions that patients may have, and works brilliantly even for darker skin types.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, a procedure called <b>RF subcision<\/b> can be performed with Secret RF treatment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>This treatment is particularly important for <a href=\"https:\/\/ozheanzoey.com\/acne-scar-treatments\/\"><span class=\"s1\">rolling and deep scars<\/span><\/a> as the skin is depressed by deep scars in and under the skin. This is a treatment that <b>releases the deep skin scar tissue <\/b>and allow the skin to rise.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>As a result, the appearance of rolling and boxcar scars are visibly diminished\u2014 with little trauma and complications that typically come with a conventional subcision. This is due to the radiofrequency releasing the scar tissue which is significantly less traumatic compared to a physical subcision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Secret RF works by the mechanics of triggering collagen and elastin production, patients often find that apart from healing their acne scars, they get the benefits of tighter, healthy-looking skin and an overall youthful appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How Secret RF works with PICO laser<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Ozhean Zoey Aesthetics, we use both Secret RF and the <a href=\"https:\/\/ozheanzoey.com\/pico-laser-singapore\/\"><span class=\"s1\">pico laser<\/span><\/a> to treat acne scars as we find that they complement each other well - as proven by our patients.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Secret RF targets deeper layers of skin tissue and inactivates sebaceous glands, preventing future acne from recurring altogether<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pico laser uses minimal heat to target problem areas and mechanical force to break up superficial scar tissue in the skin. It is used to treat superficial layers of skin tissues.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s not also forget that both stimulate collagen activity - so their combined effect can effectively treat acne scars both at the root and surface.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend at least 4-6 sessions for acne scars for more pronounced results.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any questions for us? We are more than happy to answer them!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>References<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Connolly, D., Vu, H. L., Mariwalla, K., &amp; Saedi, N. (2017). Acne scarring\u2014pathogenesis, evaluation, and treatment options. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 10(9), 12.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chandrashekar, B. S., Sriram, R., Mysore, R., Bhaskar, S., &amp; Shetty, A. (2014). Evaluation of microneedling fractional radiofrequency device for treatment of acne scars. Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery, 7(2), 93.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all want youthful-looking skin that\u2019s free of acne scars, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3759,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why your acne scar laser treatment isn&#039;t working: Introducing Secret RF - Ozhean Zoey | Korean Collagen Aesthetic Clinic in Singapore<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ozheanzoey.com\/why-your-acne-scar-laser-treatment-isnt-working-introducing-secret-rf\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Why your acne scar laser treatment isn&#039;t working: Introducing Secret RF - 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