Ugly Acne Scars - Is There Any Hope?

By Dave Carmichael

If there's anything worse than having really bad acne, it would be having prominent and ugly acne scars - an unwanted souvenir from breakouts past.

Acne scars are one of the more difficult things to get rid of. They range in severity from dark spots to deep crevices. For those who have it, having acne scars is just as bad as having acne itself.

Fortunately, there are treatments and procedures that can be done to lessen their prominence and achieve flawless skin. Here are just some of them: 

1. Diamond Peel.

This procedure uses diamond-tipped wands to exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells. It exfoliates the skin much more deeply than regular exfoliants. This procedure is usually done once a month. It is also a non-invasive procedure, which means you can go home right after it's done. There is no recovery period associated to it as well, although dermatologists will advise you to refrain from putting anything on the skin for 24 to 48 hours after the procedure.

2. Dermabrasion and Dermaplaning.

This procedure for renewing skin and removing acne scars requires a dermatological surgeon. It's an outpatient procedure where you will be anesthetized. What happens
is the top layer of the skin is removed, stimulating the body to produce new and younger skin. This is a more effective procedure than diamond peels when it comes to addressing acne scars. However, you will have to follow a maintenance regimen for a few months after the procedure.

3. Chemical Peels.

This procedure uses chemicals to remove the top layer of skin using chemicals. There are 3 types of peels – light chemical peel, medium chemical peel, and deep chemical peel. Side effects include redness, swelling and stinging. You will need to follow a strict maintenance care regiment after the peel to help reduce the incidence or severity of the side effects. This is best performed by a dermatological surgeon.

4. Laser.

There are different types of laser treatments that can be performed depending on the severity of the acne scar. What makes laser treatments popular is that it's non-invasive and depending on the procedure, may or may not have any recovery period associated with it. This procedure is also best done by a dermatological surgeon.

How effective these treatments are for you will depend on several factors such as your skin type, the severity of the acne scar and the presence or absence of active acne.

This topic is more extensively discussed in the ebook "Clear Skin Magic: Zap Acne Away For Good!" To learn more about how to deal with acne, and how to find a procedure that's best for you, click Here.