Get Rid of Pimples

You beat the pimples – but they left all these nasty scars.

There are lots of procedures to reduce acne scars, some work well, some; not so much.

Lighter scarring may respond well to gentler procedures. Gentler treatments often need many rounds of the treatment (and patience from you) and have negligible downtime while you recover.

Deeper scars will likely need a less gentle treatment. The heavier procedures usually produce much more noticable results, faster. Generally it’s a trade off; they give faster results, but can cause considerable pain and have a way longer recovery time.

This article is going to touch on some of the less gentle options.

They are all surgical procedures. Any surgery has risks. None of these should be done without significant thought and consultation with a good dermatologist with a good record.

Below are a few of the acne scarring removal treatments available today:

1&2 – Abrasion Treatments
There are basically two kinds. Microdermabrasion and dermabrasion

The first step in dermabrasion is numbing the skin. The dermatologist uses a device to get rid of damaged skin, making way for new skin growth. I strongly encourage researching this further. It can be a life saver – or the worst thing ever if not done right.

Microdermabrasion is not nearly as harsh – or nearly as effective on heavier scarring.

3 – Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is just like it sounds. The doctor uses a medical laser to remove the layer of damaged skin and let your skin regrow/resurface itself. Laser resurfacing is becoming very popular, and is promising to surpass dermabrasion as the treatment of choice when it comes to acne scar removal.

4 – Chemical peel
Chemical peeling is an acne scar removal procedure wherein the top layer of the skin is removed by applying acid or chemical. The treatment allows for a new smoother skin layer to grow.

5 – Punch
This acne scar removal treatment is recommended for people who have deep, pitted scars. The procedure involves removing the scar and then closing the wound so that it can heal. This method has three techniques: punch excision, punch replacement and punch elevation.

6 – Subcision
This acne scar removal procedure involves detaching the acne scar from the deeper tissues. This lets a pool of blood to form under the acne scar and clot. The blood basically helps in the formation of connective tissues under the scar so that the acne scar area comes up level with the skin surface.

7 – Augmentation
In this acne scar removal procedure, the acne scar is injected with a material, either collagen or one’s own fat, with the goal of bringing the scarred skin to surface level.

While there are many Acne Scar Removal treatments available out there, the best results come from knowing proper skin care routine and using the right procedure.

With a bit of help, and the right treatment your skin can be a comfortable place to be. Here’s to your lovable skin!