Nov 24 2008
How to Get Rid of Acne Scars
You are now free of acne. Of course using the right medication definitely was a contributing factor to this freedom. But, when you look in the mirror and notice all the acne is gone you notice that there are acne scars. You may ask, “How am I going to get rid of these horrible acne scars”? Well, to find the answer all you need to do is read on.
Determining the amount of damage that has been done to your face will help in determining what kind of treatment you will need to help eliminate your acne scars. In general the worse the acne scar the longer the treatments will need to go on. Now let’s take a look at a few treatments that can be used to eliminate acne scars:
First we have a chemical peel. The chemical peel is an intense solution that you apply to your skin and allow it to blister up. Once the skin has blistered up you can then peel away the acne scar layer. This will allow a new fresh, smooth layer of skin to form. It is best to use this treatment on less severely damaged skin. Another treatment you can try it dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a much more effective way of treating acne scars but the downsides are that it’s a considerably longer recovery time and a much more painful process. This process involves rotating a brush over the acne scar.
One process that has become increasingly popular among patients suffering from acne scars is laser resurfacing. This process involves using a laser to remove the outer layer of skin which allows a new layer to grow that will cover the acne scars. You must be sure to care for your skin after this process because the scar could return. You can go all out and have a surgical procedure done, called punch. During this procedure you are placed under general anesthesia and a tool is used to remove scarring.
