Severe Acne Scars

Severe acne on the face, chest, and back can cause permanent changes in the skin that we refer to as acne scarring. When pores become clogged with bacteria, oil, and dead skin, it causes inflammation and swelling of the pore. Follicle walls in the skin break because of this swelling. During the repair process, new collagen fibers are formed; however, this process does not return the skin back to its original condition. Once the repair process is complete, it is common to see permanent acne scars as a result of the skins inability to return back to its original smoothness.
Acne scars vary in size, but they tend to be the same pigmentation as the rest of the skin. There are two main types of acne scars that are referred to as atrophic and hypertrophic