Have you been suffering from acne and have tried various means to get rid of it, but to no avail.
Some of the treatments available for acne scar removal are discussed here.
Laser treatment of acne scars is expensive.
The affected skin is removed and a new skin forms.
Treatment is done after local anesthesia is given.
Another variation is CO2 laser which is more powerful and so a better result is achieved.
Both methods of treatment need to be redone after 6 months.
Needle treatment involves puncturing the skin and remodeling collagen.
A 30 gauge needle or a needle roller is used for this.
Comparatively cheaper than laser but still on the higher side, it starts showing results after 2 or three sessions.
In chemical peels, a solution of Alpha Hydroxy Acid or Beta Hydroxy Acid is applied using cotton swabs.
It is washed off after a while.
Exfoliation takes place and the surface layer of the skin is removed, letting a new layer to form.
This method is called Light.
Medium Chemical peels is where Tricolor Acetic Acid is applied and left up to 10 minutes.
The top layer of the skin is removed.
Some times, a higher concentration than 10% to 40% used.
This may not be as effective in larger marks as in smaller ones.
Sun light is to be avoided for some months to follow.
At around $2500 and upwards, deep chemical peel should be considered prohibitively high by most people but it is very effective.
Phenol or TCA is applied to the skin under constant supervision by qualified medical personnel.
This may affect kidneys and one needs to be cautious.
Since skin is likely to acquire a light coloration, dark skinned people should think twice before undergoing this treatment.
Steroid given by injections seep into the skin under the raised scars and interrupt inflammation.
The scars lose their coloration and the scars are barely visible.
In Augmentation, fillers like bovine collagen or silicone are injected into the atrophic scar.
However, the most apt and effective filler is yet to be formulated.