Okay, so you’ve had acne, and now you are left with something embarrassing, ugly acne scars. But there are ways to reduce the appearance of the acne scars. How severe the scars will determine what you will need to do to diminish them. It should also go without saying, but you should seek advice from a dermatologist to assist in deciding the best Acne Scar Treatment for you.

 For very mild scarring you can try a few at home procedures to help reduce the appearance of the scars. At home dermabrasion and chemical peels can help reduce some scarring especially if you also use retinol or alpha hydroxyl acid lotions or creams. For sensitive skin you may not want to use these products right after dermabrasion or peels because it can cause irritation and/or redness. Other products you can try are scar reducing creams like Mederma or Rosehip seed oil which is said to be great at reducing scar tissue. Aloe Vera juice and gels and lavender oils are also said to work well on reducing scars.

 Professional treatments for scarring include Laser Resurfacing which involves the use of a laser to remove skin so new skin can form in its place. Laser resurfacing can cause uneven skin tones in people with darker skin. It is a relatively new treatment, and is still being studied but shows a lot of promise. After treatment you may experience redness and swelling which may last for several weeks.

 Dermabrasion has been around for decades. Can you belive sandpaper was used to remove damaged skin. Now a machine rotates to remove the damaged skin, the skin is numbed or frozen first. After the procedure your skin is raw and scabs will form. After the scabs heal your skin will be reddish for several weeks.

 Augmentation is a procedure where material like collagen or your own fat will be injected under the scar to bring it to the surface. The treatments last for about six months but they are working on more permanent solutions.

 Subcision is a technique that detaches the scar from deeper tissue and allows a pool of blood to form under the scar. The blood clots and helps form connective tissue under the scar to level it with the rest of the skin surface. Subcision is usually combined with either dermabrasion or laser resurfacing.