Methods to Heal Acne Scars
Acne is a skin condition that usually occurs during adolescent years. Some adolescents experience acne a little before they turn thirteen while others also experience acne going well beyond their 20th birthday. Acne manifests as skin blemishes that range from whiteheads, blackheads to pustules and acne scars. Acne scars occur when the acne is not healed easily and the infection of the pustules and skin is extended and severe.
To achieve acne scar healing you have many options, some are easy at home remedies and some you may have to see a doctor or dermatologist. Even thought acne scarring is very unattractive it is not a matter of life or death. There is actually no pressing need for acne scar healing other than for aesthetics purposes entirely. The scars do not directly affect any bodily function and do not threaten the physical health of the person. Of course, psychological issues regarding acne scar healing is a different matter entirely. People put great store in how they look and acne scars, which usually occur in the face, can be debilitating for many. Therefore some people have the need for acne scarring.
Fillers
These acne scar healing options use collagen in fill in the scar left behind. This is the most common way of healing acne scars for the short term. In as little as 6 weeks the body will reabsorb the collagen and you will be left with hollow scars again. Injections are pretty much safe and can be done as soon as the last injection wares off.
Dermabrasion And Chemical Peels
Both microdermabrasion and dermabrasion employ the same concept of scrubbing away the topmost layer of skin to diminish the appearance of acne scars. This acne scar healing method can be quite expensive and can wreak havoc on sensitive skin since it thins the skin. The same goes for chemical peeling they use harsh chemicals to strip the top layers of skin the reveal new skin with less scarring.
Laser
Laser resurfacing used a laser to remove the top layers of skin with the most extensive damage and heats up the layer next to it. The heating up starts the growth of new skin with less scarring. This Type of scar healing treatment usually costs aroun 1,500 to 2,500 depending on the clinic and doctor.
Filed under Health by on Jan 9th, 2010. 