Acne scars constantly remind people of pimples, and they often become unbearable in terms of self-perception and self-esteem. Normally speaking, acne scars are rather difficult to treat and recover, but tissue regeneration has become possible nowadays, with all the progress of the scientific and medical world. In general terms, by acne scars we refer to the healed lesions caused by an acne infection. While most scars are temporary and naturally disappear in time, those from the more severe forms of acne can become permanent.
A doctor's opinion during the first stages of the acne outbreak is essential for the prevention of acne scars, particularly if nodules or cysts accompany the red pustules at the skin surface. Surgery makes the most common sure option available for the full recovery of the skin health and the complete elimination of acne scars. Laser resurfacing is one possibility to remove the damaged skin portions and stimulate the natural regeneration of the tissues underneath. The procedure needs local anesthesia and can take between a few minutes and an hour according to the skin damage extent.
Acne scars can also be removed by an innovative technique called fractional laser therapy, which involves a surgical access of the deep skin layers. The treatment is superior to both dermabrasion and laser resurfacing in terms of quality, with a very reduced healing period. Nevertheless, fractional laser therapy is the most costly treatment for acne scars, and there are still only few people who can afford it.
Sometimes before the treatment of deep scars as such, the superficial skin layers have to be prepared to support the intervention. The doctor may inject collagen into the scars in order to raise the normal skin level or she/he may recommend a micro-dermabrasion for the very same purpose. It is a bad idea to attempt chemical peeling at home given the risk of aggravating the condition by irritating the scars even further.
On the other hand, the treatment of acne scars depends on their medical classification starting from their appearance or their formation mode. In the latter case, scars appear because of tissue growth or tissue loss, both with a look-damaging impact. Specialists evaluate the nature of the scars as a key element for the decision of adopting one form of treatment or another.
