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Acne Scar Treatment- 3 Treatment Options to Consider

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Tuesday, January 14th, 2014

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Woman having microdermabrasionAcne has become a very widespread issue to most of the teenagers and adults. While pimples disappear after some days, for many people, the acne scars are not that easy to deal with. Acne scars can destroy one’s confidence and self esteem. According to recent studies, acne scars are not only a physical disfigurement, but also take an emotional toll on the person. It is therefore very important to choose the right kind of acne scar treatment for effective results.

While some people opt for natural methods to treat acne scars, some other people believe cosmetic products will have quick and more effective results. However, it depends on your personal choice as to what kind of acne scar treatment you would choose. If you are looking for ways to treat your acne scars, here are three options that could give you quick and effective results:

Microdermabrasion acne scar treatment

Microdermabrasion is an exfoliation technique which is used to treat superficial acne scars. If your acne scars are new and superficial rather than severe and deep, you can consider this option. This procedure involves the removal of top layers of the skin. It is not harsh on skin and can be performed easily. You can find products that allow you to perform this procedure at home. However, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist or a medical specialist before you do this on your skin.

Chemical therapy

Chemical therapy or chemical peel is one of the most commonly used treatments for acne scar removal. Under this method, outer layer of the skin is peeled back by applying various acids and other chemicals on your skin. This will renew and bring back fresh and clean layers of your skin. This is one of the most effective treatments to remove acne scars that are associated with skin discoloration. The treatment depends on the severity of acne scars on your skin. A series of multiple sessions can be required to achieve the desired results.

Laser therapy

There are two types of laser therapy to treat acne scars. They are, ablative or resurface laser therapy and non-ablative laser therapy. Ablative laser therapy is an invasive procedure and it requires more time for healing because the outer layer of skin is actually vaporized off. On the other hand, non-ablative laser therapy does not cause any sort of damage to the top layer of your skin and works by stimulating new collagen production under the skin surface without injuring the outer layer of the skin itself.  Non-ablative treatments will usually require a series of several treatments similar to the chemical peels.

All of the above treatments for acne scars can be enhanced by the injection of saline solution which also works to stimulate production of new tissue to fill in depressed saucer like acne scars.

Before you actually start acne scar treatment, it is important for the acne itself to be under control with no new breakouts developing.  Also, prevention is better than cure, so the best acne scar treatment could be prevention and it costs nothing; always remember, do not pick your pimples. Following a healthy lifestyle and diet routine as well as minimizing stress and avoiding all products that trigger your acne will definitely help to give you fresh and glowing skin.

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