A scar may result from an injury to your skin due to an accident or skin condition. A scar is usually permanent without treatment, although it will typically fade slightly over time. The effective removal of a scar typically requires the service of a dermatologist. These treatments generally consist of removing the skin in some manner and allowing it to heal again without scarring.
Step 1
Select dermal fillers. Your dermatologist injects a material known as dermal filler underneath a scar, which pushes out the indentation from a deep-pitted scar. The results of a dermal filler injection are visible almost immediately, but the effects are generally temporary. For example, collagen is one of the most common dermal fillers, and these treatments must be repeated about every six months.
Step 2
Consider a chemical peel. You can see the results of a chemical peel within a few days, depending on the depth of skin that it removes. Chemical peels typically require little aftercare, but they're generally suitable only for removing light scarring. Home chemical peels are typically limited to a 20-percent solution of glycolic acid. Physician-strength chemical peels are more effective at removing scars and may contain up to 70 percent glycolic acid.
Step 3
Choose dermabrasion. Your dermatologist may use a variety of tools to mechanically abrade (remove) the surface of your skin. Dermabrasion generally has a short recovery time, which is usually about five days. Dermabrasion is suitable for removing acne scars and surgical scars on most parts of your body.
Step 4
Receive laser resurfacing. Your dermatologist can remove scars with a laser that ablates (vaporizes) the surface of your skin. The recovery period from laser resurfacing greatly depends upon the type of laser used in this procedure. A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser requires a recovery period of up to ten days. An yttrium, aluminum and garnet (YAG) laser requires a recovery of three to five days.
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