Generally acne can leave a scar after healing. These scars can be small and can be ignored while others can vanish on their own. But there are lots of instances the scars can be prominent and do not heal. They can destroy your confidence. However all that has changed in recent times. Today you can treat the scars successfully and can erase most of these scars. Find out the right method that can be applied to your case, understand its drawbacks, select and consult an experienced dermatologist, and use the latest medical technology to treat, or erase the scar.
Following are the latest techniques for treating the scars
Topical Medication – This method is fine for treating mild scars. Apply a healing topical gel, or paste to the problem area. These medications generally contain tretinoin, Alpha-HydroxyAcid (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA), or a combination of these. These constituents help in the regeneration of the skin as well as curing post-inflammatory changes.
Laser Resurfacing – This method resurfaces the skin to eliminate the scarring. A laser beam is flashed on the scar to burn the uppermost layer of the skin till the specific depth. This method removes the scars forever if they are just on the superficial layer of the skin. This method uses carbon dioxide and erbium:YAG lasers.
Skin Graft Replacement – In serious cases of acne scars, skin grafting may need to be done. A small piece of skin, generally from behind the ears is removed and grafted over the skin containing scar. Since the grafted skin will have slightly different color, and texture, a skin resurfacing method is used.
Dermal Fillers – In this process a substance called the dermal filler is directly injected into the scarred area. This filler can consist of fat, human collagen, bovine collagen, or hyaluronic acid derivatives. Though effective, it is not a permanent solution, and you may have to undergo more injections when the scar reappears.
Punch Elevation – In this method, the base of the acne scar is removed with the help of a punch tool. Then the skin below the base is lifted up to the skin surface. Then it is attached with the steri-strips, sutures, or skin glue. This process lessens or at times avoids the potential problem of the change in skin color, or texture at the affected area.
Subcutaneous Incision – Also called Subcision, it is carried out with a specially beveled needle. It breaks the skin band that is responsible for rolling scars. This treatment is carried out under local anesthesia, and can lead to little bruising and minor bleeding.