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What is Acne Scarring Treatments?

How does acne scarring occur?

Many people who have had acne in the past are left with acne scarring. Acne scars occur when the skin has been damaged, such as with a cut or a graze; however, this damage is from within, and so scar tissue grows on the surface. The effects can be a blow to your confidence: your acne may have gone but the scars, quite literally remain.

There are several types of acne scars:

Vale and Dell scars- this is the most common of acne scars.
Icepick scars- these are deeper and more pronounced.
Purple and red hypertrophic scars- these may become raised keloid scars.

There are many effective treatments for acne scarring, and are listed below:</p>

Laser treatments for acne scarring

This is another treatment which removes the top layer of the skin using a laser, making the appearance of your skin clearer. This technique is used as an acne treatment as well as an acne scarring treatment. There are different types of laser treatments such as:
Fraxel Laser Treatment - a fractional laser which causes skin to rejuvenate much faster, using the body's natural healing process to create smooth and healthy tissue.
N-Lite laser treatment - ideal for scarring caused by a severe case of acne.

Dermabrasion
This is a non-surgical treatment which removes the outer layers of damaged skin; and improves skin surface appearance by stimulating new collagen and skin cell growth.

For mild acne scarring, microdermabrasion, chemical skin peels or FutureTec treatments may be enough to achieve results. If you have several types of scarring, laser skin resurfacing can be effective with best results emerging around six to ten months after the procedures. For purple or red hypertrophic scarring, Pulsed Dye Laser treatment is very effective.