Acne can cause scars when not treated sufficient. Therefore you should always treat your acne to minimize the risk of acne scars. If you have severe acne you should consult your doctor or a dermatologist for treatment. You cannot treat acne scars if you still have acne problems. You first have to treat the acne, before you can treat the acne scars.
Acne scars can be found in different variations. The depth of the scar is important. Shallow scars are easier to treat then deep scars. The best acne scar treatment depends on the scars and on the person. Consult your doctor about the best treatment for you. Below is a list of common acne treatments.
Chemical Peels Chemical peels contain different types of acids that will remove the top layer of the damaged skin. The skin will usually turn red or swell for a few days. This treatment is only for people with mild scarring.
Dermabrasion treatment Before the treatment the skin is numbed or frozen. After that the damaged skin is removed using a rotating wheel. The procedure will take up to an hour, but your skin will be reddish for at least two weeks. This treatment is best for shallow scars.
Laser resurfacing treatment Damaged skin is removed using a laser, so new skin can form in its place. This treatment is best for shallow scars, but can cause change of skin tone for people with darker skin.
Punch Techniques This is a treatment for pitted scars. The scar is cut open or out and is sometimes replaced with skin like hair transplantation. This is the best treatment for deep scars.
Subcision By detaching the scar from the deep tissue the skin is leveled. For best results this treatment has to be repeated more than ones.
Augmentation The scar is leveled to the surface by injecting collagen under the skin. The results will last for about half a year. Best thing is that there is hardly any recovery time needed from this treatment.
Usually one treatment will not be sufficient to remove all acne scars. Most of the time several or combined treatments are needed to get the best results.
