Considerations For Acne Scar Treatment
There are many options for those seeking the best acne scar removal treatment. Each has its pros and cons and of course, cost. Results vary with each individual depending on the condition of the acne and the person's healing ability and body response to treatment.
Acne Scar Creams and Lotions
Acne scar treatment products contain skin renewal activators and biological enzymes that gently dissolve or "digest" the damaged or worn out cells.
Laser Treatment
Laser treatment uses a high-energy light beam to remove layers of damaged skin. This form of treatment is expensive and multiple treatments are often required.
Dermabrasion
An abrasive instrument similar to an electric sander is used to resurface the skin by removing the top layer.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion removes only the very surface cells of the skin by using aluminium oxide crystals passing through a vacuum tube to remove surface skin.
Collagen injections
A type of collagen derived from the purified bovine collagen is injected beneath the skin to replace the natural collagen of the body lost in the acne condition.
Autologous Fat Transfer (AFT)
Fat is taken from another part of your own body and then it is injected in the acne scar skin to fill the holes left by acne scars.
Steroid Injections
In this acne scar treatment surgery, elevated scars (keloids) are flattened by injecting small doses of steroids into the keloids.
Chemical Peels
A special chemical is applied on the top of the skin and left there for several minutes after which it will be removed together with the top layer of the skin.
Punch Grafts
Small portions of skin are taken from one part of your body and implant into the deep-seated scars.
Home Made Remedies
Advocates of natural home made acne scar treatment recommend various remedies such as applying a clove of raw garlic or mint juice, and a variety of natural oils on acne scars.
Although there are many options available for acne scar skin care, patients must be realistic in their expectations of results that can be achieved. No acne scar treatment is able to restore your skin to its original unblemished condition. Most of these treatments require multiple sessions and a long healing time before changes are apparent. An individual's response to the treatment and their own healing ability also accounts for how successful acne scar treatment can be.