Acne Scar Removal

If you suffer from unsightly acne scarring, acne scar removal can help you to look your best again. Acne scars are usually the result of a burst pustule, papule or cyst beneath the skin. Technological advances have now made it possible for many people to undergo acne scar removal that will lessen the look of acne scars once and for all. With as many as eight out of ten Australians experiencing acne at some time in their lifetimes, there are many people who are left with embarrassing acne scarring that makes them feel less than beautiful. Using the Cosmetic Matching Service is a great way to find a qualified clinician in your local area who offers acne scar removal services. You'll just need to provide basic information about your skin problem in order to be matched with three clinics near your home where you can receive acne scar removal from vetted and qualified clinics.

Acne Scar Types

The type of scar that your acne has left behind will be a big determinant when it comes to selecting the right type of acne scar removal regimen. Acne scars fall under one of the following types:

• Box car scars from acne. Shallow scarring from acne is often very responsive to acne scar removal efforts. This type of shallow scarring is many times the most successful in removal and has an excellent prognosis.
• Ice pick scars from acne. This type of scarring looks like your skin has been injured with an ice pick - thus the name. The narrow scars that are left behind extend deep into the subcutaneous layer of skin and often call for more radical acne scar removal procedures.
• Rolling scars from acne. Surgical intervention to break up the fibrous bands of scar tissue is often required with rolling acne scarring.

Types of Acne Scar Removal

Although your chosen clinician or clinic can best advise you on the right course of acne scar treatment for your particular situation, the most common treatment regimens for acne scars include:

Only your chosen clinician can help you decide which type of acne scar removal is right for you and your particular needs. The most commonly recommended acne scar removal procedures include:

• Derma fillers. A derma filler procedure can be useful filling in an indented acne scar. This gives a smoother, more natural look. Fat, collagen, and other approved materials are used in this procedure.
• Microdermabrasion. Deep exfoliation of the skin during microdermabrasion reveals a healthy layer of skin below the surface. This type of treatment can be used for mild scarring.
• Acne scar laser treatment. Laser acne scar removal treatments work by burning away the skin's top layer to a particular depth. The most often used lasers are the erbium YAG laser or the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser.

Scheduling a Consultation for Acne Scar Removal Treatments

It is important to your successful treatment that you go with a clinic or clinician who is adept at treating acne and has some experience in acne scar removal treatments.

Click here to find an approved cosmetic clinic and clinician in your area that offers acne scar removal.