Acne Scar Removal

Laser, Removal Option of Choice

Laser, Removal Option of Choice Regenerating New Skin is Key Topical Removal and Dermal Fillers

There are a number of treatments often used to remove or diminish acne scars. In my opinion the treatment of choice is non-ablative laser treatment or fractional lasers. They are generally very effective with little downtime.

Regenerating New Skin is Key

We can try to do this by using ablative lasers like carbon dioxide lasers, but in general, although it should work, it doesn't work that well. You get a lot of inflammation from CO2, you run the risk of permanent whitening of the skin, and the results aren't that impressive like they are with wrinkles. Non-ablative lasers, on the other hand, are generally highly effective at treating acne scars.

Topical Removal and Dermal Fillers

Dermal filler agents are also used to treat acne scars. The fillers are injected into the skin to push up the acne scars. The problem with dermal fillers for acne scarring is that you have to repeatedly inject the same areas over time, I think that strategy may not be the best for the deeper acne scars.

Another treatment is called subcision, which involves the surgical freeing-up of the deeper layers of the skin so its not so bound down. Another treatment, mainly of ice pick scars, is punch excision.

For more information see: Laser Acne Scar Treatment, Choosing a Doctor