Blemish Removal

A blemish should be removed professionally by a dermatologist, who will outline what the best course of action is for your particular skin condition. In most cases, blemishes will not affect your health and having a blemished removed is often a cosmetic decision. Some blemishes are signs of skin health complications, such as raised moles, and should receive immediate inspection by a specialist to assess whether they should be removed or not.

Blemish removal commonly involves the use of either chemicals, abrasion or lasers to remove the top layers of the skin. A few scar removal techniques involve taking skin or fat from other areas of your body and placing them into or above of the blemished area to flatten scar tissue. Some blemish removal procedures can make your skin lighter in the affected area afterwards.

• Laser Resurfacing: Laser technology is often used to remove blemishes, including acne scars, pigmentation irregularities, and wrinkles. The laser emits concentrated light energy that targets the affected area, promoting the growth of new, healthy skin cells. This procedure stimulates collagen production and effectively removes or reduces the appearance of blemishes.
• Chemical Peels: Chemical peels involve the application of a chemical solution to the skin, which causes controlled exfoliation and removal of the outer layers. This procedure helps reduce the appearance of blemishes by promoting skin regeneration and revealing a fresh, rejuvenated complexion.
• Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy involves the use of extremely cold temperatures to freeze and destroy unwanted skin blemishes such as warts, skin tags, and certain types of moles. Liquid nitrogen is typically used in this procedure, causing the targeted blemish to blister and eventually fall off.
• Microdermabrasion: Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure that exfoliates the skin using a specialized device. It removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells, revealing smoother and more radiant skin. This technique can improve the appearance of acne scars, fine lines, and age spots.
• Surgical Excision: In cases where blemishes are raised or protruding, surgical excision may be performed. This procedure involves cutting and removing the blemish, usually under local anesthesia. It is commonly used for removing moles, skin tags, or larger lesions.