Surgeons use a number of procedures to remove acne scars in the operating room. In most cases, the area is cleaned and a “freeze spray” is applied before treatment begins.
Microdermabrasion: Your surgeon uses a rotary instrument to sandblast the top layer of skin. Anesthesia is used at your doctor’s discretion. You may experience a burning sensation; pain medication is prescribed. Healing usually takes seven to 10 days, and you'll notice a newer, fresher look as your skin starts to heal.
Collagen Injections/Tissue Fillers: Deep pinmarks or pockmarks disappear with the injection of collagen because it plumps up your skin. Sunken scarring can be improved when your surgeon injects fat from another part of your body or inserts implants under your skin.
Excision and Punch Replacement Graft: A facial scar is removed by placing skin from another area of your body and patching it at the scar site.
Keloid Scar Removal: Your surgeon cuts away the raised, fleshy scarring, and stitches are sewn to the incision site.
Laser Therapy: By directing short pulses of laser light, your physician will smooth out scarred areas. The three most common lasers used are the ultrapulsed carbon dioxide laser, the erbium YAG laser and the pulsed dye yellow light laser.
Chemical Peel: Your dermatologist applies a solution to your face, and within days, the top layers of skin peel off and a new, fresh layer of skin is revealed.
Advantages of Acne Scar Removal
Improved self-confidence
Long-lasting results
Less scarring
No cutting necessary with some of the above procedures
Disadvantages of Acne Scar Removal
Some procedures aren't effective against congenital skin defects, burn scars, certain moles and/or pigmented birthmarks
Must avoid direct sunlight for three to six months
Mild scarring
Procedure may need to be performed more than once
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There are different treatments for different scars. Methods should be considered along with risks involved.