Acne Scar Treatment and Prevention

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by kristiewells

Acne Scar Treatment and Prevention

Acne Scars due to severe acne. They can variety from deep pits to scars that are angular or wavelike in appearance. Acne scars typically look like “ice pick” pit scars or craterlike scars. Acne scarring results when the visible remnants of acne are permanently left on the skin after the acne itself subsides. Acne scars are often prominently visible on the face. There are two general types of acne scars, (1) scars caused by increased tissue formation, and (2) scars caused by loss of tissue. The best way of treating acne scars is to start early and continue for as long as is necessary.

Microdermabrasion acne scar treatment choice advances extensive skin tone and lustre and appears to assist external squashy acne scars. It also works best if you get a series of at least 6 peels, having one every 1-2 weeks. It employs very fine aluminum crystals to create a micro dermabrasion effect on the skin. Dermabrasion is most effective treatment for acne scars. Under local anesthetic, a high-speed brush or fraise used to remove surface skin and alter the contour of scars. Superficial scars may be removed altogether, and deeper scars may be reduced in depth. Another method for treating acne scarring is dermabrasion.

Dermabrasion uses a rotating wire brush or spinning diamond instrument to wear down the surface of the skin. The newest form of treatment for acne scarring is called fractional laser therapy. This type of treatment works at a deeper level than laser resurfacing or dermabrasion, because fractional laser therapy doesn’t wound the top layer of tissue, healing time is shorter. Antibiotics and acne cremes are most commonly prescribed first to clear the skin and prevent further breakouts. Laser skin resurfacing technique uses a combination of laser carbon dioxide (CO2).

The skin is removed layer by layer, which removes the uppermost section of the scars, at the similar time heat produced by the laser tightens the skin, which will aid smooth out the scars. Laser resurfacing is often combined with one or several other treatments for acne scars. This combination approach consistently gives better results when compared to other therapies. Most acne scar treatments are not covered by health insurance plans, and can be quite costly if more than a couple of treatments are needed, which is the case in more instances than not. Less expensive acne scar treatments can always be tried first, especially if the scars are not too severe.

Juliet Cohen writes articles for Women Health Care. She also writes articles for depression treatment and health diseases.

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