Acne Treatment & Medication in the Greater Edmonton Area

Acne scars come in many forms, but any depressed or dimpled scar can be improved by injecting a filler. This adds volume under the scar and raises it up flush with the surrounding skin, often making it invisible in an instant. Temporary fillers, such as Restylane®, don’t make sense for a permanent scar, so Dr. Elliott uses Silikon 1000 micro-droplets. Silicone has been used for more than 40 years for acne scarring and is the only permanent dermal filler available.

In this technique, a tiny needle is used to inject micro-droplets under the scar. The technique is instant, permanent, and does not require any downtime.

Silicone injection treatments stimulate collagen production to repair your skin tissue and minimize the appearance of acne scars and lesions. Acne scars are caused by pores being overwhelmed with excess oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells. When the pore becomes infected and swells, the follicle wall might break, which leads to lesions.

When using silicone injection treatments, your surgeon will deposit microdroplets of silicone underneath your skin. This will fill in your skin’s defects, and your body will begin to accept the silicone as part of itself. Over the next four to six weeks, collagen will form around the silicone, and you’ll be left with natural, healthy-looking skin. This treatment is great because it requires little to no downtime, and our clients can resume daily activities immediately following their appointments.

Another commonly performed treatment in Dr. Elliott’s practice is “zit zaps.” Because cystic pimples consist of inflamed, swollen bumps, cortisone shots help get rid of acne by reducing inflammation, which shrinks the pimple. This can also help reduce the risk of potential scarring that occurs with swollen zits. When performing this procedure:

• Your dermatologist will use a tiny needle to inject a small amount of the medicine directly into a pimple.
• In most cases, it takes between 24 to 48 hours for the tenderness, redness, and swelling to subside.

Some breakouts may require more than one injection. While it’s expected for your breakout to subside, how long it takes varies among all clients. For stubborn, painful acne cysts, a simple cortisone micro-injection will minimize the pimple within 24 hours.

The professional team at Advanced Hair & Skin Surgery provides premier hair transplant treatments, cosmetic procedures, acne treatments, vein treatments, and much more. Dr. Elliott and his team are committed to providing state-of-the-art medical, cosmetic, and surgical treatments with a personal touch at their office, serving patients in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and surrounding areas. You’ll always feel relaxed in our comfortable, welcoming environment. Contact us today to get the professional care you deserve.