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Top Acne Scarring Treatments
By Kim Hartley | December 4, 2009
Some of the most common acne scarring treatments are, dermabrasion, chemical peel, laser resurfacing, augmentation, subcision, and punch techniques. Each of these treatments can be used for different types of acne scars. Seeing your dermatologist can help you determine which treatment, procedure or possibly a combination is best for your type of scars.
Dermabrasion
In the mid 90’s, dermabrasion gave way for dermatologists to welcome the new technology of one of the oldest laser resurfacing methods.
Removing layers of skin with an abrasive, rapidly rotating wheel, takes a skilled hand to achieve the best results. Used unskillfully, it can create an unnatural contoured skin surface that has an uneven appearance.
Laser Resurfacing
A common method for acne scarring is laser resurfacing. It uses a laser beam to pass through a chamber filled with carbon dioxide gas, or with Erbium, the crystal through which the beam passes. Experts regard this treatment with the carbon dioxide laser as a high standard to resurface the skin.
Chemical Peels
Containing higher concentrations of salicylic acid, approximately 20-30 percent, than the products more commonly used by consumers, which is usually, 0.5-2 percent, these higher concentrated peels will unclog pores, clear acne and even improve the look of brown spots.
Punch Techniques
This next common method, punch excision, is often used for scars referred to as ice pick scars. Using a biopsy punch instrument, the scar is punched out of the skin. Although this will leave a small cylinder type hole, it can be filled with a punch graft, a piece of skin taken from behind the patients ear, or is closed with small sutures. This will depend on it’s size and location.
Subcision
For large, nondistensible scars, some doctors use a method call subcision, inserting a beveled needle under the scar and moving it back and forth to cut the fibrous strands of collagen that are holding it down. This can be useful for some scars, but there are trade-offs. You get a fair amount of bruising and discoloration with subcision, which can take a long time to heal.
In your search for an acne scar treatment that’s right for you, know that there are other options available. Perhaps you’re looking for a quicker, less invasive method, without paying for costly procedures, or expensive visits to the salon or doctor’s office.
Want to find out more about removing acne scars, then visit Kim Hartley’s site on how to choose the best acne scar products for your needs.
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Topics: Acne, Health and Fitness, Skin Care, Treatments |
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