Best Dermatologist for Skin Care!
Best Dermatologist for Skin Care!
Certified in hair transplantation and aesthetic dermatology Dr. Mounika has over 10 years experience in bringing smiles.
Certified in skin treatments and aesthetic dermatology Dr. Mounika has over 10 years experience in bringing smiles.
Best Dermatologist, Cost & Procedure for Acne Treatment in Hyderabad
Acne, commonly known as pimples, acne is a common skin issue which is known to start in teens and go on in to adulthood. It can start earlier than the teens and go beyond menopause due to strong genetic and lifestyle components.
The cost of acne scar treatment starts at ₹8,000/- per session, done once in 6 weeks, requiring 4-6 sessions. Acne treatment starts at ₹2,500/- to ₹8,000/-, with sessions depending on acne severity and individual health conditions.
Causes of Acne
Sebaceous gland hyperactivity and inflammation are the 2 primary causes. Of course it has a lot to do with diet (dairy, refined sugar, fried food and gluten intake), habits (smoking and alcohol consumption especially with sugary mixtures in cocktails and wheat beers which have higher caloric content and inflammatory properties), sleep pattern ( irregular or reduced sleep hours specially in people with night shifts or in frequent flyers) and sedentary lifestyle.
In women all of the above can cause imbalance in majorly 6 hormones- thyroid, cortisol, insulin, prolactin, 17 hydroxy progesterone and testosterone. The common condition being PCOS with a highest incidence of about 29-35% last recorded in 2024 september in india. Jawline acne ( acne in the lower part of the face) is the diagnostic point in hormonal acne. This can occur along with other findings like unwanted facial hair, patterned hair loss, etc.
While in men there are primarily 2 hormones responsible for acne insulin and cortisol.
Types of Acne
The more severe variants of acne include cyst formation and infection along with follicle involvement in underarms, inner thighs etc are termed as acne fulminans, acne conglobate. The out of the box variants are hidradenitis suppurativa, recurrent folliculitis, dissecting folliculitis and cellulitis of scalp and acne keloidalis nuchae.
Cyst Acne
Acne Fulminans & Acne Conglobata
Severe, rapidly worsening acne with interconnected nodules, cysts and systemic symptoms.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa & Recurrent Folliculitis
Chronic, painful skin conditions causing inflamed, pus-filled nodules in sweat gland areas like underarms and thighs.
Best Acne Treatment for Clear Skin
The milder forms usually improve with lifestyle modification and in clinic treatments like chemical peels, Hollywood (LASER) peel, gold toning etc. We usually pick what would give you quick results depending on the morphology of lesions. Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation along with acne responds better to Hollywood peel due to deeper depth of penetration than chemical peels which have more superficial benefits. Gold toning- we save for inflammatory variants where we have to deal with a lot on redness and pus filled lesions.
Scar Removal Treatments
Pimples especially if they occur early in life can leave behind a lot more pits/scars than usual. Adult acne is no good , it’s usually cystic leaving behind deeper scars. If this is affecting your self-confidence you should not think twice before approaching our Outpatient to get it corrected.
Choosing Right Treatment for Acne Scar Removal
In case you are a student or a working professional, who has to be out there meeting people, attending classes or meetings, then we have to be careful while planning your treatment options. There are various treatment options and some of them can be associated with some downtime like redness, crusting, swelling which may last for 4-7 days after the procedure.
However, all the Scar Removal treatments don’t come with a downtime.
We decide on a treatment plan depending on your scar grade, type and not to forget your age, your line of work (indoor/ outdoor) and the downtime (the number of days you cannot have major meetings).
Best Scar Removal Treatment Procedures and Cost in Hyderabad
Subcision
Deep scars usually have underlying fibrous bands which pull and fix the surface of the skin to the deeper layers (dermis). This demands for the need to release the fibres before we go ahead with any procedure that stimulates collagen production.
Here, we use a radiofrequency probe that’s introduced from a port created in a corner to allow maximum approachability. The tip of the probe releases the bands with the help of radiofrequency current that warms up the tissue for easy release of fibre bands. It is then gently moved around to release the fibrous bands.
Microneedling
We use sublative radiofrequency assisted microneedling, to achieve best results. The microcurrents generated at the tips of the needles, help in new collagen production and alignment of the fibres, that further helps lift the scars.. The associated downtime (redness, pain, swelling) is greatly reduced, as the microcurrents are generated only after the needles enter the dermis. This means there’s zero chance of epidermal burns and associated pigmentation, while delivering maximum collagen production.
Fractional CO2 LASER or Erbium Glass
This is the by far the best way to treat any type of acne scars and probably the only way to correct box scars with sharp edges. It yields more than desired outcome within 6 – 8 sessions. During CO2 laser skin treatment, the skin is first cleansed and numbed with a topical anesthetic to minimize discomfort. The laser is then applied to the targeted areas of the skin, where it delivers pulses of laser energy to precisely remove thin layers of damaged skin. The depth and intensity of the treatment can be adjusted based on the specific skin concerns being addressed and the desired outcome.
However this treatment comes with a downtime of about 4-7 days where we find brown crusts on skin (essentially the micro burns which help in new collagen formation). Here one may have interruption in attending social events or have important meetings. Hence it is important to plan your treatment acdordingly.
TCA Cross
Trichloroacetic acid dropped into ice pick scars using a controlled technique and instrument helps seal the scar from inside-out. It has to be done with great precision to avoid spillage which can widen the existing scars.
