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5 Tips for Removing Acne Scars
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Benjamin Wise
Benjamin Wise writes for http://www.acnealleviation.com
By Benjamin Wise
Published on 03/3/2008
 
Acne in and of itself can be a real challenge to deal with and for some even when dealing with acne they are left with scars that can further tarnish their appearance.

5 Tips for Removing Acne Scars

Acne in and of itself can be a real challenge to deal with and for some even when dealing with acne they are left with scars that can further tarnish their appearance. For the purpose of this article I am going to outline some tips to help you with this problem.

1. Dermabrasion is another method for treating acne scarring. This involves using a rotating wire brush or a spinning diamond instrument which will wear down your skin's surface.

As your skin heals you will begin to see a smoother layer coming through. This can take anywhere from 10 days to 3 weeks for healing time.

2. Fractional laser therapy is one of the newest forms of treatment for acne scarring. This type of treatment actually works on a deeper level than the Dermabrasion or the laser resurfacing.

The healing time for this is shorter as it does not injure the top layer of skin. This type of treatment is generally not covered by insurance and can prove to be quite costly.

3. Some doctors may also recommend a micro dermabrasion or chemical peel which can help improve the area where the scars are. These are also milder treatments that can be done right in the doctor's office.

4. Some doctors will also inject material right under the scar tissue which will raise it up to the level of the unscarred skin.

5. Worst-case scenario, if the scarring is real bad, then your doctor may recommend surgically removing the indent and scars.

To conclude, the worst thing you can do is not take action.