Acne Scar Treatment

Acne scar treatment can help you to rid yourself of unsightly acne scars, once and for all! More than 85 percent of all Australians, both male and female, have dealt with acne at some point in their lives. As if acne isn't hard enough to deal with when you are experiencing a breakout, it can leave lifelong evidence of its existence - via scarring to the face, neck, chest, and other areas of the body. Acne scars treatment methods are very effective in reducing the appearance of acne scarring. Finding a qualified clinician in your area who is experienced in delivering treatment for acne scars is as simple as using the Cosmetic Matching Service. Just enter some information into a simple form and you'll receive relevant results and contact information for three clinics in your area that offer acne scar treatment.

Types of Acne Scars

Largely, the type of acne scars that you have will determine the acne scar treatment that your clinician will recommend for you. Acne scarring and scars are classified as:

• Box car acne scars. The box car scar is shallow, making it very responsive to acne scar treatment techniques. The most successful acne scar treatments are undertaken on the box car type scars.
• Ice pick acne scars. These types of scars make the skin take on the appearance of being injured with an ice pick. These acne scars are narrow and they extend deeply into the subcutaneous layer or the dermis. These scars are too deep to be corrected using resurfacing treatments like laser treatments or dermabrasion.
• Rolling acne scars. Rolling acne scars are difficult to treat, and may require surgical intervention to break up fibrous bands.

Types of Acne Scar Treatment

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:

• Dermal fillers. Dermal fillers can be useful in reducing the look of acne scars. As an acne scar treatment, dermal fillers are injected into indented scars to raise the skin's surface, providing a smooth look. Collagen, fat, and other materials are used as dermal fillers.
• Microdermabrasion. During microdermabrasion, the skin is deeply exfoliated, revealing a healthier layer below.
• Acne scar laser treatment. Laser acne scar treatment involves resurfacing the skin using a laser. The most commonly used lasers types for acne scars include the carbon dioxide or CO2 laser and the erbium YAG laser. Essentially, laser resurfacing works by burning away the top layer of the skin to a specific depth. The skin is then allowed to heal and new skin replaces the old, scarred tissue.

Scheduling a Consultation for Acne Scar Treatment

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