Acne Scar Removal Treatments
Kerri Stalton

Acne scar removal techniques range from intuitive treatments to ideas that sound like they are straight out of science fiction. The complexity of the scar removal technique depends on the severity of the scar, and only a trained dermatologist will be able to tell what treatment will best suit your particular scar and your unique skin type. If you want to get rid of your acne scars, see a certified professional as no home remedy can equal the scar removing power of today's innovative medical treatments.

The least complex way to get rid of cosmetically undesirable acne scars is by removing the top layers of skin on the face. This encourages the body to regenerate a smooth, fresh layer of skin rather than following the previous pattern of pitting and scarring. Essentially, techniques like chemical peels and dermabrasion that remove facial skin for this purpose make use of the body's natural healing processes to solve the scarring problem. These kinds of peeling techniques can't eradicate deep scarring, but they can make small scars invisible to the naked eye, sometimes improving the skin's superficial appearance tremendously.

For more serious acne scars, the removal treatments are usually a bit more invasive. Skin grafts can hide the deep pits of many acne scars. In the minor surgical procedure known as a punch skin graft, your doctor will "punch" a hole in the area of your skin where the scarring has occurred. Then, a small section of skin from an undamaged area of your body, often from behind the earlobe, is transplanted over the area where the acne scar used to be. This new skin grows over the hole, creating a perfectly smooth surface where you once had a deep, unsightly scar. Another approach to deep scarring is to add a small amount of fat below the surface of your skin that will fill in the dent.

In some cases, one of these surgical techniques or a combination of several can transform an acne damaged face into the flawless surface the patient has always wanted. Whether you approach your acne scar removal from the outside via a skin graft; from the inside out through a fat transfer; or just by tapping into your body's natural healing process through a peel or dermabrasion, today's medical techniques can tackle almost any acne scar. To set up a treatment plan that can help you get the maximum results with a minimum of hassle, discomfort, and cost, talk to a trusted dermatologist to find out what options are most viable for you.