Many people have personally tested the beauty effects of facial scraping and found it reliable. So, does facial scraping work for acne scars? If so, how does it work?
Can Facial Scraping Remove Acne Scars?
Facial scraping can indeed remove acne scars.
Acne scars are the result of damage to the dermis, with a slight mark remaining after the dermis has healed. These marks are post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is the body's reparative response to tissue damage. Facial scraping improves the microcirculation of facial blood vessels, lymphatic fluid, and body fluids, enhancing overall circulation in the face. This helps "digest" the pigmentation on the face and achieve the effect of removing acne scars.
Benefits of Facial Scraping for Acne Scars
Acne scars are formed by pigmentation resulting from the body's reparative response after damage to the dermis, such as from acne. Normally, general acne scars can self-recover within six months to a year, but facial scraping can expedite the process.
Facial scraping follows the facial meridians using a scraping board, stimulating various facial acupoints and promoting blood and fluid microcirculation. This improves the metabolism of facial cells, accelerates the shedding of aging cells, and speeds up the dispersal of pigmentation already deposited on the face. Some of this pigmentation and aging cells contribute to acne scars. As the aging cells are shed and the pigmentation disperses, the acne scars naturally become lighter or disappear. This is the benefit of facial scraping for acne scar removal.
How to Use Facial Scraping for Acne Treatment
Hold the scraping board at a 45-degree angle to the face, and use the middle or index finger of the left hand to press the Dicang acupoint. Scrape from the right side of the upper lip to the Renzhong acupoint, and then to the Dicang acupoint. Press the right side with the right hand, and scrape from the left side of the upper lip to the Renzhong acupoint, and then to the Dicang acupoint.
Precautions for Facial Scraping for Acne Treatment
1. Facial scraping should be determined based on the condition of the skin. It is not recommended to perform facial scraping when there is skin damage such as allergies, inflammation, or incomplete recovery from acne.
2. Facial scraping may not be effective for every type of acne scar, such as deep scars left by inflammatory infections.
3. During the scraping process, both the large and small heads of the scraping board are used. The large head can massage the lymphatic system of the face and enhance facial contouring, while the small head can be used to acupressure acupoints and relax the skin.
4. After completing the facial scraping, the blood circulation in the facial skin is accelerated. It is recommended to apply moisturizer or use a face mask or eye mask. This will further enhance the effectiveness of acne scar removal.
