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Get Rid of Acne Scars

Table of Contents Acne Scars – A Nightmare For Many...................................................... 2 Acne – Getting Rid Of Acne Scars......................................................... 5 The Whole Truth About Fading Acne Scars.............................................. 8 Learning More About Acne Scars......................................................... 10 Acne Scars – Is There Hope?.............................................................. 14 A Permanent Cure for Acne Scars........................................................ 16 Can You Make Your Acne Scars Fade?.................................................. 20 Acne – How The Acne Scars Are Treated.............................................. 23 Is Dermabrasion For Acne Scars the Best Option?................................. 26 How Does Laser For Acne Scars Work?................................................ 28

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Get Rid of Acne Scars

Acne Scars – A Nightmare For Many Acne is a very common skin disorder which has become problem for all ages. The teen years can be tough and sometimes even after passing those adolescent years acne may not leave you alone. After passing through that testing phase of acne you have to clear another milestone of the scars left behind due to acne. Acne may leave you at some point or other but the scars become very visible and your face is the one which gets most affected.

There are different types of acne scars which causes severe damage to your skin Ice-pick scars are mainly seen on the cheek and are mostly small and can be shallow or deep. These can sometimes be hard or soft to touch. The soft scars can be worked upon by stretching and the same cannot be done to the hard ice-pick scars.

Depressed fibrotic scars in comparison to ice-pick scars are very large which has sharp edges and steep sides. The metamorphosis of ice-pick scars leads to depressed fibrotic scars with the passage of time.

Soft scars as the name suggest is soft to touch and like a mountain erupts from the skin. They are small, circular and very linear in shape.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars Atrophic macules are small but when it happens to surfaces the face it becomes very big. Over a period of time they may turn blue and dry out to be less conspicuous.

Follicular macular atrophy is usually seen on the chest or back of a person.

These look similar to whiteheads which can be seen slightly raised above the surface.

Home treatments to remove scars are

• Use of sandalwood paste on the scars can help in getting the scars fade away

• Sandalwood paste mixed with black gram paste also helps

• Rubbing ice cubes helps in tightening your skin and making it young

• Sandalwood paste mixed with rose water kept overnight on your scar also helps, if it does not make your skin dry

• Acne pores can be tightened by applying cucumber juice

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Get Rid of Acne Scars • Rubbing sliced tomato on your skin helps in closing the open pores and saves you from oily skin

• The other treatment may include skin surgery, skin grafting and laser treatment too

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Get Rid of Acne Scars

Acne – Getting Rid Of Acne Scars Whenever body suffers any injury, the body rushes its soldiers to protect itself. Acne infection is also an injury that needs repair and body sends white blood cells and other molecules that fight the infection and repair the infected site. After the repairing job is completed, a scar forms that is the sign of repair. Skin never becomes as smooth as it was before the acne. Some scar is always left. Let us find out more about acne scars and how doctors can repair them so that you get something similar to your earlier look again.

Types Of acne scars- before we discuss about the type of scars, let us also note that everyone has different tendency of scar formation. Some people develop very less scars, while others may have major scars for the same type of acne. Acne scars are of two types- scars that are caused by loss of tissue and scars caused by increased tissue formation.

Depressed Scars- these scars may be of different types such as Ice-pick scars, depressed fibrotic scars, soft scars and macular types. As the cyst expands with pus, bacteria, oil and dead skin cells it ruptures and attacks the dermis. to protect the dermis the white blood cells rush in. This rupture may cause loss of collagen giving rise to deep recess or depression. The skin above is left unsupported because of loss of tissue below it and a saucer shaped or jagged ice pick scar is formed. Ice pick scars are more

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Get Rid of Acne Scars common on face.

Keloids- In some people the scar forms in a reverse fashion. With the loss of collagen, body triggers fibroblasts that produce excessive collagen producing scar tissues called keloids. Keloids are more commonly found on male torsos. Other type of increased tissue formation scar is called hypertrophic scar. Hypertrophy means overgrowth.

Scar Treatment- scars can be treated by your dermatologist using different treatments. Before proceeding for scar treatment, you have to discuss your feelings about the scars with your doctor. The cost involved may also play a role in choosing the treatment. What results you desire is the third factor. The severity of the scar, the location and type of treatments that can be done are other factors that have to be used to treat acne scars. The common

treatments

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collagen

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laser

treatment, dremabrasion, microdermabrasion, skin surgery, skin grafting etc. Keloids may be left untreated if it is felt that treatment will form further keloids. Injecting with steroid injections may also treat keloids.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained

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Get Rid of Acne Scars

The Whole Truth About Fading Acne Scars Unsightly scars that appear on the face are usually the result of severe acne. Cystic acne or common acne that has ruptured are the main causes. It is a common problem that most people desire to have corrected as soon as their acne finally clears up. There is the option to have a procedure done in a doctor’s office to fade acne scars, as well as things you can do yourself at home.

Some people would be pleased with the appearance of their face if only they could just find a way to fade their acne scars. These are usually attention-drawing red or purple and are hard to cover up. Since scars are permanent, it is desirable to find a way to lessen their appearance. There are over-the-counter creams that can gradually fade acne scars. Mederma is available without prescription and even offers a money-back guarantee. It doesn’t claim to completely rid your face of scars, but it will visibly fade them. Mederma is expensive but one tube can go a long way. And if the scar fades then repeated usage is not necessary.

If the scar is indented, the appearance of the scar is mainly caused by the shadow. The way this is treated it through basic collagen injections.

There are skin resurfacing treatments available that can reduce the visibility of acne scars. They usually require more than one visit and could become

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Get Rid of Acne Scars expensive.

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dermabrasion and laser treatment. The long-term safety of laser treatment is uncertain so there has been controversy and debate surrounding this procedure. Dermabrasion is safe but you will have to endure recovery afterwards.

Daily exfoliation and application of Vitamin E oil is an effective way to fade acne scars cheaply at home. Most people do not want to spend a lot of money on something cosmetic and this is a very safe way.

The longer the scar has been present, the more difficult it will be to alter its appearance. It may be possible to fade acne scars at home if they are mild. Lemon juice has been a success in fading scars for many people. The citric acid that it contains help to remove dead skin cells, increase skin elasticity, and help new cell growth. It could be irritating for people with sensitive skin but it will most likely fade the scars. Aloe Vera is also known for its healing ability and could also help to fade scars. The best aloe to use is determined by how much of it is combined with inactive ingredients that can dilute the healing properties.

An exfoliating serum that you can purchase is the Bliss Sleeping Pill Serum. It uses amino acids to exfoliate you skin and lighten dark scars.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars

Learning More About Acne Scars Macules and Scars: Before I jump into the topic of scars, I need to clarify the difference between Macules and Scars. Macules may look like scars, but they are not scars in the sense that a permanent change has occurred. Macules are essentially the final stage of most inflamed acne lesions. They are normally flat, reddish spots that can remain for up to 8 months. But the difference between a Macule and a scar is that a Macule will end up disappearing completely whereas a scar will remain for years or indefinitely.

As for scars, this can also vary from person to person. With some individuals, scars may remain for a lifetime without change but with others, their skin will undergo a form of remodeling that will eventually diminish the scar.

Another factor that needs to be evaluated is the human element of scarring. People simply have different feelings about acne scars. Those who are distressed about their acne scars are much more likely to actively seek out treatment to moderate or remove the scar than those who are more indifferent about the scars.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars Cause of Scars: Let us first gain a better understanding of acne scars by first determining the cause of scars.

A scar is a mark left in the skin by the healing of a wound or surgical incision in which the normal functional tissue (skin) is replaced by connective tissue (scar). In the case of acne, the lesion is caused by the body s inflammatory response to sebum, bacteria and dead cells that are trapped in the plugged sebaceous follicle.

When your skin tissue has suffered a lesion of some sorts, your body will attempt to heal the injured site. It does so by increasing the white blood cells in the area along with an array of inflammatory molecules whose function is to repair the damaged tissue and fight infection. In the end, the repair job can be messy, and the site of the lesion is now filled with fibrous scar tissue or eroded tissue.

As for the inflammatory molecules and white blood cells, they can remain at the acne lesion for days and even weeks.

Take note of the fact that not everyone functions in the same way, and this holds true with our skin as well. Some people are simply more prone to scarring than others.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars Treatment for scars: Bear in mind that treating acne and treating acne scars are two completely different things. Treating your acne has nothing to do with treating an acne scar. Acne scars can indeed be treated, but it is important that an acne sufferer bring their acne condition under control first if they still suffer from moderate to severe acne.

Once your acne subsides, make an appointment with a dermatologist and discuss the methods (if applicable) of scar treatment(s) he/she recommend you undergo to treat your scars.

Keep in mind that there are many methods with which you may treat your scars. These methods vary according to your scar type, size and location, type of skin, and of course, money $$$. All this should be discussed in great detail with your dermatologist.

Before undergoing scar treatment, ask yourself the following questions before having your dermatologist undergo the decided procedure(s): Are you willing to wait and see if the scars will subside on their own with time? Do your acne scars affect you emotionally and socially? Is your scarring substantial enough to warrant scar treatment? Can you afford the treatment or what treatment options can you afford?

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Get Rid of Acne Scars Keep in mind, the objective of scar treatment is not to necessarily rid you of all indications of scars by completely restoring your skin. It very much depends on the severity of your scars, your skin type, your skins ability to regenerate, etc. Significant improvements can definitely be achieved, but complete restoration is often impossible.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars

Acne Scars – Is There Hope? It is estimated that eighty percent of people between the ages of fourteen and twenty suffer from acne. For most of us, acne is a short-lived annoyance during certain periods of our lives. Unfortunately, for some people acne is painful long after the pimples have been treated. Scarring from acne is most common for those who have suffered from severe acne, but scarring can affect anyone who has experienced acne.

If you are one of the millions of people living with acne scars, there’s good news. There are many options available to diminish these unseemly blemishes.

All of these techniques work to restore the normal, healthy appearance of scarred skin; it may not always be possible to get rid of all acne scars, but with the right treatment for you, no one will ever know you were scarred. Acne scar treatments vary in their approaches depending on the severity of your scarring and your budget. You should discuss all of the available options, costs, and side effects with your dermatologist.

Before we talk about the treatments available, we should take a look at why acne can cause scarring. The primary reason for any kind of scar is tissue damage. When body tissue is damaged, our body tries to heal and protect it from infection.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars In the case of acne, dead skin cells block the body’s pores, preventing the secretion of natural oils in the skin. This creates a perfect environment for bacteria to grow, which irritates the skin and causes acne. When acne is aggravated due to harsh scrubbing or other forms of physical attention, it further aggravates the condition and harms the sensitive skin tissue. When the skin finally is able to heal, a scar is left behind.

One of the most popular acne scar treatment techniques is injecting collagen under the surface of the scarred skin. Collagen puffs out the skin and evens out the scarred area, making acne less noticeable. Another important acne scar treatment technique is what is called autologous fat transfer.

This process makes use of your own body’s fat. Fat is taken from another part of your body and is injected into the affected part, filling up the scar. This technique requires repeated applications because the fat is eventually absorbed into the body, making the scar noticeable once again. Your dermatologist may suggest you try laser treatments or dermabrasion. Both of these techniques are very effective. In the most extreme cases, skin grafting and skin surgery may be considered.

Keep in mind that these are only a small number of the options available for acne scar treatment.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars

A Permanent Cure for Acne Scars Ask anybody who has ever suffered from acne what was the least enjoyable part of the whole experience and probably the most possible answer will be the scars – acne scars that remain long after acne is gone. If having acne is considered bad, then what about having acne scars for several years more? If acne scars are what you want to either avoid or get rid of, then a few tips are presented here …

Prevention is better than cure If you are still in the early stages of acne then you might want to consult a qualified dermatologist at the earliest to prevent acne from getting worse. Getting rid of acne fast can greatly reduce the chances of scarring later on. A qualified dermatologist can help determine your skin type and the particular triggers that may exacerbate your acne help you get rid of acne fast.

What if you already have scars? Well, if your acne has already progressed beyond the initial stage of whiteheads and blackheads and you now have pimples and scars on your

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Get Rid of Acne Scars face, then you have to do two things at the same time – get rid of pimples and get rid of acne scars.

Before discussing how to eliminate acne scars, you may want to know… What are acne scars?

Acne scars are caused when pimples either get inflamed or do not heal fully. Acne scars are formed when at least one of the layers of healthy skin is injured. When the skin is damaged and bleeding, the body forms new tissue fibers at the place to heal the wound and stop the bleeding. It is these tissues that may appear as a scar.

So getting rid of scars requires that the scar tissue be replaced by healthy tissue by some process or method.

Becoming completely free of acne scars that already have been formed depends on two things:

The severity of the scarring and the treatment method you follow. The more severe the scarring, the more effort and time it may require before the scar can completely heal.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars Treatment methods for acne scars There are several methods to heal acne scars but in practice very few of them may be very effective. And some methods may have side effects that you may want to be aware of before you start such a program.

Laser Resurfacing: A carbon dioxide laser burns away the damaged skin, layer by layer. The depth of penetration is controlled. As the outer layers of damaged skin is removed, new skin cells begin to form as the healing process starts and in a few weeks, a younger looking smoother skin surface begins to appear. This is how the process is supposed to work, at least in theory. Laser resurfacing is a relatively new process and you might want to ask your dermatologist about the effectiveness of this method in healing acne scars.

Dermabrasion: This uses a spinning diamond instrument or a rotating wire brush to wear down the outer layers of the skin that have been damaged. And when the skin starts healing, younger and smoother skin will replace the old skin removed by abrasion. The healing process may take up to 3 weeks.

Chemical peels for acne scars: Acidic solutions are applied to the skin to peel away the damaged layers and the new skin that is formed is usually smoother. Chemical peels range from mild to deep penetration. Though

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Get Rid of Acne Scars chemical peels can be applied at home, it would be advisable to get a dermatologist to apply it.

Punch grafts: More suitable for deep and pitted acne scars, this method involves punching a hole to remove the scar and then removing a small piece of undamaged skin – usually from the area behind the ear – and using it to replace the damaged skin.

There are treatments for acne scars. But the question you may want to ask is…Do They Work?

All of the treatments mentioned above seem to have a moderate success rate – while they seem to work well for others, some are less than delighted with these treatments. While results like these may be expected with any medical procedure, your face is a very important part of your life and you will want to be absolutely certain that any treatment will be beneficial to your sense of well-being and not otherwise.

In case you want to read other acne treatments that seem to work very well, you may want to see how to get rid of acne marks.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars

Can You Make Your Acne Scars Fade? Have you been asking yourself whether or not acne scars fade? Very much depends on the severity of the acne and type of scar. Any significant acne scarring will not fade away completely on its own. However, there are many methods and techniques that you can use to fade scars and discoloration: bleaching creams, laser treatments, and microdermabrasion procedures are the most common. If you’re wary of these types of treatments, you can also try some natural remedies. They may take longer but they do work in many cases.

Before applying any fading mixtures, wash off your face with your cleansing product and water to get rid of any excess dirt or oil. It’s worth mentioning that, although it may seem like the right thing to do, washing your face frequently when you have acne just makes the situation worse. Acne is not caused by dirt and washing your face too often can dry out your skin. This, in turn, causes the skin to produce more oils which is what you definitely don’t want. So do not overcleanse your face.

One of the easiest ways to treat acne scars is with lemon. Just squeeze lemon juice from one lemon into a bowl and mix it with about a cup of water. Apply the mixture to the scarred areas and leave it there for a few minutes every day (2 times at the most per day). The fading will be very gradual.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars Baking soda can also help acne scars fade. The best way to use it is as a scrub. Mix a small amount of baking soda with enough water to make it into a sort of paste. Rub your skin lightly with this paste in circular motions for about 30 seconds and then rinse it of well. This exfolliates your skin which helps with acne and scarring.

Olive oil and rosehip seed oil have properties that regenerate skin and fade scars. Rubbing these oils into the scars a few times a day has been known to diminish their appearance.

Calamine lotion is another “potion” that can get rid of red marks and help reduce skin discolorations. Use a Q-tip to apply the lotion to the scars. It’s recommended that you put it on at night and sleep with it on your face for the best results. It will dry and you can then just rinse it off in the morning.

Rubbing Vitamin E oil into acne scars at least once a day is also effective. Vitamin E is recommended by dermatologists as a way to fade acne scars because of its moisurizing characteristics.

If these don’t seem to work or if you are more interested in a procedure that can get you immediate results, you can try bleaching creams and various surgical treatments. They are more expensive but the results come quicker.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars The above information about how acne scars fade does not substitute medical advice given by a health professional.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars

Acne – How The Acne Scars Are Treated Acne scars leave their mark not only on the skin but also on the sufferers psyche. With rapid developments in dermatology, treating acne scars is becoming easier. Please consult your dermatologist about the best treatment for your acne scars. The choice will depend upon your medical history, the type of scar and the kinds of treatments available for that type of scarring. Some treatments are cheaper than others but may not give perfect results.

The choice therefore also depends upon your budget and the kind of results you desire. Let us look at the kinds of treatments available for acne scars.

Dermabrasion- this is considered one of the most effective treatments for acne scars. In this procedure the doctor uses a local anesthetic or freezes the skin and then uses a high-speed rotary abrader to remove unwanted surface skin. As the skin heals, it shows a brighter appearance. This procedure may remove superficial scars altogether and reduces deeper scars.

Chemical Peeling – depending on the scar, your doctor will apply a mild chemical peel on the affected skin. This slowly peels away the old skin and brings in fresh skin. Mild scars can be treated with chemical peels.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars Laser Therapy – lasers of different types are used by the doctor to give a new shape to the scarred skin by recontouring the scars. The high burst of laser may leave the skin red for sometime.

Soft Tissue Filling- Collagen that may be bovine in source or patients own may be injected below the scar to lift the skin and give a smooth appearance. As the injected collagen gets absorbed in the body over a period, further treatments may be needed after about six months. Similarly fat may be injected below deep scars for giving a lift to the skin.

Similar to collagen filling, fat injections may need to be repeated after some months. Your doctor will advise you about that.

Skin surgery- Skin may have to be surgically corrected with grafting or other procedures to remove some scars.

Microdermabrasion- In this procedure very tiny aluminum oxide crystals are passed through a vacuum tube to scrape the surface of the skin. this procedure may have to be repeated many times, an d gives a fresh look to the skin by scraping.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars be used. If one can develop keloid with acne injury, more keloids will be formed by further surgery. steroid injections may be used to treat keloids. In some cases topical retinoic acid is applied directly on the keloids.

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Is Dermabrasion For Acne Scars the Best Option? Dermabrasion for acne scars is just one of the many options currently available to improve the skin’s health and appearance. In a nutshell, this treatment uses a tiny instrument which is basically a motor-driven burr. It removes the superficial layer of your skin in a way that is similar to sanding. Once this layer of skin is removed, your healthier skin cells are able to surface and this results in a smoother and tighter complexion.

Acne scars are a big concern for many people worldwide. They affect both boys and girls, men and women, and can lead to emotional problems and low self-esteem. Like wrinkles, most acne scars are visible because they are lower or deeper than surrounding skin. Light also casts shadows into acne scars which makes them even more evident. The purpose of dermabrasion is to bring acne scars to the same level as surrounding skin. This diminishes shadows and their visibility.

It’s important to understand that dermabrasion for acne scars is no miracle cure and results vary from person to person. In general, it is estimated that each dermabrasion treatment can improve the appearance of acne scarring by 20-40%. So, it is likely that you’ll have to undergo more than one treatment to get the appearance that you are looking for. And, even then, the scars may not be completely sanded away.

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Get Rid of Acne Scars Dermabrasion treatment is performed in your doctors office or hospital under anesthesia or sedation. The surgery can last anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour, depending on the area that is to be treated. This procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis so you can go home right after it’s completed. However, you will need to stay at home for at least 3 days after the treatment because of redness and swelling. Your doctor may also prescribe pain medication to take for 3 to 7 days after the dermabrasion. Swelling generally lasts for 7 to 14 days and you’ll need to be extra careful to apply the necessary post-surgery ointment and sunscreen. After your skin heals, it will appear sunburned and this could last up to 6 weeks. As for the results you are hoping for. . .those will start to appear from 4 to 6 weeks after the treatment. The results as far as scar diminishing are permanent. But again, if you’re unhappy with these, you may need to repeat the dermabrasion or try other options.

Dermabrasion has been used for decades to diminish the appearance of acne scars. And, like many other treatments for skin problems, one session may not be enough to get your desired results. Many professionals are switching to laser technologies as treatment options – and there are also a variety of these laser treatments to evaluate in terms of suitability for your type of skin and scar.

The above information about dermabrasion for acne scars does not substitute medical advice given by a health professional.

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How Does Laser For Acne Scars Work? Although acne itself doesn’t always lead to scarring, the picking, scratching and squeezing of acne can cause permanent damage. The good news is that laser for acne scars is one treatment that can minimize their appearance.

The two primary categories of laser used on depressed acne are ablative (also referred to as resurfacing) and non-ablative.

Ablative lasers are the most traditionally used but also the most potentially harmful. These types of lasers literally destroy the outer layers of the skin. They burn away scar tissue which triggers the dermal collagen to tighten. This in turn reduces the amount of scar visibility. This treatment causes the affected area to be very red, sensitive, and painful until the skin fully heals. And full healing can take anywhere from several months up to a year so it is important to take care of the wounded area and take measures to prevent infection. This is done with soaks, antibiotic ointment, and dressings. The skin that does grow back lacks acne scars or wrinkles. The ultrapulsed carbon dioxide laser and erbium YAG laser are most often used in laser resurfacing.

Nonablative lasers, in contrast, do no damage to the the outer layer of skin. Instead, they diminish acne scars by stimulating collegen growth. While

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Get Rid of Acne Scars ablative laser treatment only needs to be done one time, the nonablative laser for acne scars must be repeated. Smoothbeam is the one of the newest FDA approved laser for this treatment. This targets and heats the sebaceous gland to reduce sebum which can lead to acne formation. When the collagen is heated, the dermis tightens and scarring is less visible.

Raised acne scars (called keloids & hypertrophic scars) require a different type of laser: the pulsed dye laser (PDL). Treatment with a PDL can help reduce the itch and pain, diminish the color, and flatten a raised scar. The PDL involves the use of a concentrated beam of light that targets blood vessels in the skin. The light converts to heat and destroys the blood vessel while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged. The laser is considered especially safe because it uses yellow light which results in no long-term skin damage. PDL treatments usually take only a few minutes and no anesthesia is required. Improving the appearance hypertrophic scars or keloids may take take multiple appointments. Although minimal, the most common side effect of this type of treatment is bruising. However, this usually clears within 3-10 days. Temporary pigmentary changes may also occur but they generally last only a few weeks. At least one month before getting treated with a PDL laser, you should apply Sunblock to the affected area. Tanned skin actually blocks the light of the laser and increases the chances of side effects. Scarring is extremely rare with this laser.

The above information about laser for acne scars does not substitute

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