Treatment Options for Acne Scars

 


Treatment Options for Acne Scars

While prevention is ideal, if an acne scar has already formed, there are treatment options that can improve the appearance of the scars.

Recommended treatments will vary depending on a number of factors such as the type of acne scar (Ice pick scars, Box car scars, Rolling scars, and hypertrophic scars), skin type, and the area of the body that is affected, as well as individual preference and cost of the procedure.

COVER-UP COSMETICS

Cover-up cosmetics today can effectively hide blemishes and minor scarring very effectively. Although it is not a permanent solution, they can be very handy and are cheap.

ACNE SHOULD BE CONTROLLED

Acne should be effectively controlled at and around the site of the scar before starting any measures to improve the scar.

TRETINOIN

Tretinoin creams can gently exfoliate the scarred skin, and encourage collagen to be produced, which will smooth out the skin's surface. It can also help improve acne.

DERMABRASION

Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion are techniques that damage the surface layer of the skin, which promotes collagen production and healing, improving the quality of the surface layer. These techniques may improve minor or superficial scars significantly.

SKIN FILLERS

Skin fillers cam ne injected into depressed scars to a level that matches the surrounding skin. There are temporary and permanent fillers available. Skin fillers only improve certain types of scars such as rolling scars. Visit a dermatologist and ask whether skin fillers can help your acne scars.

LASER RESURFACING

Laser resurfacing can help to damage specific targeted areas, which promotes collagen production. They can help improve the overall appearance of the skin.

SURGICAL REMOVAL

Surgical Removal may be the only option for certain types of acne scars such as ice pick scars. There are a few different techniques that are used depending on the type of the scar, but all aim to improve the overall appearance of the scar. Scars cannot be eliminated entirely as the surgery itself will also cause scarring, but the final result should be an improvement overall.

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