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You can remove acne scars quickly with the right strategies.
Acne scars can be as mild as just a nuisance or as severe as seriously disfiguring. In any case, there are ways to remove acne scars. Treatments range from chemical peels to surgical procedures, all of which either reduce the appearance of acne scars or eliminate them entirely. Some methods require repeated treatments, but many provide fast results so that you can enjoy smoother skin right away.
Chemical peels are a quick and easy way to remove acne scars. Available in a variety of strengths, the peel is placed on the skin, allowed to sit for a few minutes, then rinsed off with warm water. Depending on the strength of the peel, which can range from mild glycolic acid to highly potent phenols, your skin will either only peel a little bit in the coming days or turn red and look extremely irritated. After the skin heals, it’ll look smoother and less scarred, though repeated treatments will likely be needed.
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Laser resurfacing is another acne scar removal option. It works by burning off the top layer of skin so that it can heal more evenly and reveal a less bumpy surface. Rolling acne scars tend to experience the best results with this treatment method. Repeated treatments will provide the best results, but complete healing usually occurs within just a few weeks, and the skin will be noticeably smoother.
Dermabrasion can be used for deeper acne scars. It works by sanding off the skin. It basically makes the scarred area an open wound so that it can heal more appropriately and evenly. Of course, the area is numbed with an anesthetic, and in some cases you’re put under a general anesthetic. With proper care following treatment, the skin will heal within a few weeks after it scabs over, and will reveal healthy, pink and less scarred skin underneath. However, the pink pigment might last for several months.
Surgery is the fastest way to remove acne scars, especially deep ones. It involves cutting out the scar and sewing together the surrounding skin. In some cases, a piece of skin from another part of your body is grafted onto the area where the scar used to be to fill in the gap. A new scar will likely form after this procedure, but since it will undergo controlled healing, it will be less noticeable than the original acne scar.
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Brenda Stokes is a freelance writer, editor and researcher based in Southern California. She’s worked as a writer since 2004 and has a B.A. in English Literature. Her work has appeared in numerous online and print publications, including ePregnancy, Cat Fancy and BabyZone.
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