Acne Scar Treatment.

Acne scar treatment and/or acne scar removal is a difficult process.  Depending on the type of scar present, there are different acne scar removal techniques with varying degrees of effectiveness.  To get specific details on the best type of acne scar treatment available for your specific condition, contact a local acne specialist.

Although they are difficult to get rid of altogether, acne scars can be improved.  Some will improve over time on their own, like hyperpigmentation, and others like atrophic and ice pick scars need treatment to see marked improvement. 

The following are types of acne scars:

• Ice pick scars - pitted scars
• Atrophic scars - flat, thin scars
• Hypertrophic or keloid scars - thick, lumpy scars

The following are acne scar removal treatments:

Acne Scar treatments for ice pick scars include:

• Dermabrasian
• Laser Resurfacing
• Punch grafting
• Subcision

Acne scar removal for atrophic scars include:

• Collagen injections & fat implants
• Dermabrasian
• Laser Resurfacing

Acne scar treatments for hypertrophic scars include:

• Potent topical steroids
• Intralesional steroid injections
• Silicone Injection
• Cryotherapy
• Surgical revision