Everyone who has suffered from an acne attack suffers from some form of acne scars. Some of them are mild, which disappears on its own with time while some of them can remain and are permanent on the sufferer’s face. This is why there are lots of people trying to, and want to get rid of acne scars.
There are many methods to use to get rid of acne scars. You could first try some local, over the counter anti scar creams. These creams just have to be applied on your face on a regular basis, to get rid of acne scars. Obviously, these creams are best used to try to get rid of mild acne scars.
It is better to try out creams with cocoa butter and vitamin E to get rid of acne scars as they are effective in keeping your skin soft, healthy and elastic while eliminating acne scars. It is better to follow an overall healthy lifestyle while using these creams for better and faster results.
You could also try applying a 3x solution of medical grade hydrofluoric acid to the acne scars twice a day, for fifteen days. However, this cream is better used under the supervision of your dermatologist as it can damage your skin.
Dermatologists also have other means of removing acne scars that range from surgeries, injections, chemical peels, laser therapies and dermabrasion. These methods are effective in eliminating acne scars, but are rather costly. Moreover, these procedures are not covered by insurance providers.
These different acne scar removal treatments have different effects on the body. Some of these treatments remove the top layer of the skin that has acne scars. Then there are some treatments that work at encouraging levels of collagen, and help decrease melanin levels.
Chemical peels and dermabrasion
Chemical peels involve application of various acids to the skin. These acids are let to sit on the skin for some time, and then removed. The acid works at removing the top most layer of the skin, produces smoother skin and is effective in treating mild scarring.
In dermabrasion, the top most layer of the skin is first numbed and then the top most layer is sanded off using a rotating abrasive disk. As this is painful, the procedure takes some time. Moreover, people who have used this procedure state that it only gives short term results, where scars return over time.
Choose the right treatment
Laser resurfacing is similar to dermabrasion as it involves the physical removal of the upper most layer of skin to give a smooth effect. The only difference here is that lasers are used instead of abrasive pads and disks. Though this is an expensive procedure, scars can return even after the procedure.
Before you choose the right treatment to get rid of your acne scars, make sure you conduct your research. Find the right treatment that is right for your type of acne scars and which lies within your budget. You should approach your dermatologist for the best, and right advice on the right treatment to choose.
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