Acne may occur when your pores become clogged with an oily substance called sebum. This can cause the pores to become inflamed and they may erupt into lesions. The lesions can break open and result in scarring when the lesions fail to heal properly. You'll typically require a dermatologist to remove an acne scar effectively. Common techniques for acne scar removal include laser resurfacing, chemical peels, dermabrasion and collagen injections.
Step 1
Consider a laser resurfacing procedure. A resurfacing laser produces light with a specific frequency that your skin absorbs readily. The heat from the laser vaporizes the top layers of your skin, which heals without the acne scars. Laser resurfacing is a highly effective treatment for acne scars, although the recovery period can be up to 10 days.
Step 2
Receive a chemical peel. A chemical peel that will treat acne scars effectively must be performed by a dermatologist. A physician-strength chemical peel contains more than 20 percent glycolic acid, while a home chemical peel generally contains less than 20 percent. Home chemical peels are not generally strong enough to effectively treat acne scars.
Step 3
Select dermabrasion. Your dermatologist can also remove acne scars with a dermabrasion tool. This tool typically has a rotary head that contains diamond chips and rotates at about 18,000 times each minute. Dermabrasion is an effective method of removing acne scars on the body, and has a recovery period of about five days.
Step 4
Undergo collagen injections. Acne frequently produces deep-pitted scars that collagen injections are able to treat effectively. The dermatologist injects a dosage of collagen underneath the scar, which pushes the skin up and minimizes the appearance of the acne pits.
The primary disadvantage of collagen injections is that their effects are generally temporary. You will typically need an additional collagen injection about every six months.
Things You'll Need
- Home chemical peel
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