How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars
If you have been looking for ways to get rid of acne scars you have probably come across various different treatment options. It’s difficult to know what the most effective treatment options are? Below we will discuss whether invasive treatments such as chemical peels and laser resurfacing are better than gentler treatments such as topical creams and ointments.
When deciding on what treatment would be best for you, you need to know what type of scars you have.This will then establish what the best type of treatment is. The scars can look like small holes, open pores or shallow pits. They can also look like a raised mass of tissue or just small imperfections.
You might want to think about dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser resurfacing for shallow scars and small imperfections. These treatments work by removing the top layer of skin in order to remove the scars and leave a smoother surface. Even though these procedures are quick and only take from 30 minutes to an hour, they are extremely costly. Laser resurfacing is the most expensive option, costing around $3000 per treatment. Chemical peels are the cheaper options, costing around $750 per treatment. You may need several treatments, however, to achieve the desire result. Usually the skin is red and swollen afterwards and can take a couple of weeks to recover.
You could try dermal fillers which inject materials such as collagen, fat and poymer implants into the scar to help raise and level it. Unfortunately the fillers only last between three to six months and can cost anything from $300-$1200 per treatment.
If you have more severe scarring then punch techniques or subcision procedures are recommended. These are done under anesthetic and involve cutting the scar from the skin. These treatments are not as expensive, less than $200 per treatment, but you may need a few treatments to get effective results. Brusing and swelling are common side effects that can last for several weeks.
Getting rid of acne scars is often a difficult process and may require a combination of treatments to get the best results. For example, punch techniques or subcision for deeper scarring might need to be combined with laser resurfacing or chemical peeling in order to smooth the skin.
The advantages of these types of invasive treatments are that they are quick to perform and are effective in getting rid acne scars after only a few treatments.However, these treatments can be extremely costly and not without risks.
If you are not keen on going down the invasive treatment route, then there are other options available.Fine acne scarring can be softening, smoothed and reduced by the use of topical creams, ointments and gels. Milder creams are available over the counter, but stronger creams are only available by prescription only. Mederma gel, Alpha Hydroxy skin treatment and Bio Oil are a few of the many commercial brands of creams and gels available which help to get rid of acne scars.
Using acne scar creams are certainly a cheaper option than more invasive treaments, but they do not work effectviely for everyone. This is no quick fix as this type of treatment will often take time and patience before any results are seen.
Acne scarring, especially on the face, can really blow your self-confidence and self-esteem. Which treatment you choose depends on how the scars are affecting your life and how quickly and effectively you want to get rid of them. Invasive treatments certainly seem to be the quickest and best options, but they can be extremely costly and there could be side effects and risks. Using creams and ointments is definitely a cheaper option for getting rid of scars, but will take a much longer time to achieve good results, if at all. In the end, it is your choice, but it’s advisable to consult your doctor or dermatologist.
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