Learn How To Remove Acne Scars

Severe acne can often result in ugly acne scars. Thankfully there are quite a few treatment options for acne scars ranking from skin peels to small surgery. Let’s take a look at some of the options.

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is used to minimize the appearance of smaller acne scars.  In this procedure the top layers of the skin are removed with quickly rotating diamond edged wheels. As the skin heals, the scars smooth out and leave your acne scars much less apparent.

Chemical Peels

Chemical Peels also remove the top layers of skin. A chemical solution is placed on your skin and eats off the top layer. The new skin that regenerates after the application is often smoother and doesn’t show acne scars as much.

Laser Resurfacing

Laser Resurfacing works similar to dermabrasion, but in this procedure, a high-energy light beam is used to burn away the scar tissue. As the skin regenerates it’s looks improve. The advantage of laser resurfacing over other techniques that remove top layers of the skin is that this treatment is more easily controlled and can be applied to very small areas. 

Punch Technique

The punch technique works well for deeper acne scars. A small hole is punched in the skin where the deep scar is located. Next a small piece of skin is taken from somewhere else, i.e. behind the ear and is graphed on the punched area, filling in the deep scar.

Subcision

Subcision is used when scar tissue bands are pulling down resulting in dented scars. A needle is used to detach the scar from deeper tissue. This allows new connective tissue to form under the scar, raising it up to be more level with the skin, thus reducing the appearance of the scar.  

Augmentation

Collagen or fat tissue collected from other body parts can be used to inject under the scar to move it close to the skin surface. This works well for acne scars that leave a small indentation in your skin. Collagen injections last for about 6 months and have to be repeated thereafter.

To find out which of these options are right for your acne scars, consult with your dermatologist.

Melissa Rayn invites you to visit http://www.acneknowhow.com to learn more about the different types of acne and how to treat them. She recommends http://www.healthandbeautyinfo.com to find out more about health and beauty tips for women.