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Prevention and Treatment of
Acne Scars
– A fractional laser resurfacing delivers columns of controlled laser heat which heats
or removes the skin in order to allow scar remodeling. The number of treatments
and downtime after the treatments tend to vary.
– If you have mild acne scarring, then you can use over the counter medications.
Lotions that contain vitamin C, glycolic acid, or retinol are most beneficial in
reducing the scarring.
– A microdermabrasion treatment smooths out your skin and reduces scarring. You
can buy a microdermabrasion kit for home use as well, but this should be done after
consultation with your doctor. Opting for a professional treatment is always
recommended.
– Chemical peels are acid based solutions that are applied to the areas affected by
scarring. This removes the outer layer of the skin and stimulates the collagen repair.
Several sessions would be required to notice optimal results.
– Dermal fillers are injectable hyaluronic acid. This is a sort of natural sugar molecule
that absorbs water and acts similar to a moisturizer. These can be injected into the
skin to help smooth out the skin texture. They are, however, temporary and need
multiple sessions to maximize scar repair.
– A fractional laser resurfacing delivers columns of controlled laser heat which heats
or removes the skin to allow scar remodelling. The number of treatments and
downtime after the treatments tend to vary.