Acne Scar Treatment - how can your remove the scars
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If you have scars from severe acne, you don't have to live with
them. There are several effective ways to treat acne scars. A qualified
dermatologist can offer you several acne scar treatments. Here we
list most effective methods for curing acne scars.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels method significantly improved over the last years.
Chemicals used now are not as toxic as ones used before. For acne
scar treatment uses certain kind of acids that are applied to the
acne-affected skin. Their effect is to remove the top layer of the
skin and allow a smoother layer from beneath to appear at the surface.
This procedure is faster and takes only 15 minutes. The main disadvantage
of this method is that it is not very effective in severe cases
of acne scars. The acids used also affect the skin by causing some
redness and swelling. In addition, the skin may turn dry and develop
flakes.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a very old acne scar treatment. As the name indicates,
dermabrasion is essentially the removal (abrasion) of the skin (derma)
that has been affected by acne. Initially, the technique employed
sandpaper to remove the diseased skin and letting fresh skin grow
from beneath. Now, with modern machines, rotating diamond-edged
wheels are used for the same purpose. It takes up to an hour to
complete the procedure. This technique is recommended well for patients
with light or dark skin color but not much for those with whitish
complexion.
Subcision
Subcision refers to the process of detaching the scar from the
skin tissues that lie deeper. This causes the formation of a pool
of blood under the scar. This blood clot allows connective tissue
to build up under the scar. The scar is thus leveled with the skin
surface.
Subcision is often applied in combination with dermabrasion or laser
therapy.
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Augmentation
Augmentation is a unique method of acne scar treatment. Material
(mostly collagen) is injected under the scar, which causes the scar
to float up to the surface of the skin. Sometimes, one's own fat
is used as the injecting material. The method does not cause any
such swelling that might require time to recover. Augmentation is
expected to become a more permanent acne scar treatment in the future.
Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is a very popular way to remove acne scars. It
is very effective and has no side effects. This method of acne scar
treatment uses laser for removing the acne-affected skin and allowing
new skin to grow and replace it. Laser resurfacing is a rather new
approach and studies are underway to establish it as an effective
treatment method for acne scars. The results of this method are
so far promising. Redness and swelling have been reported after
undergoing this treatment method.
Punch Grafts
Several punch techniques used as acne scar treatment: punch replacement,
punch excision, and punch elevation. Punch replacement removes the
pitted scar by using a punch of the hair-transplant type. For deep
scars, this method is highly successful. Punch excision removes
the pitted scar by tiny incision, which is then closed and let heal
on its own. In punch elevation, the scar is cut loose at the root
but is not discarded. Rather it is allowed emerge to the skin's
level.
To select which acne scar treatment is best for you consult a dermatologist.
What works for some people might not be so good for others. It depends
on your skin type and your general conditions.
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