Acne Scar Treatment

Acne Description and Education: Learn More About Acne Before Deciding Which Acne Laser Skin Treatment is Right For You

Acne scarring occurs when the visible remnants of acne are permanently left on the skin after the acne itself subsides. True scarring is to be distinguished from macules, or reddish spots that mark the site of prior acne. It's important to determine that you have true scarring before deciding on an acne scarring treatment. Acne scars can occur as the skin heals from pimples, whiteheads and blackheads that form when oil, bacteria and dead cells get stuck below the skin's surface. Acne scars are typically indented marks or raised red areas that sometimes give the skin a wavy appearance. Acne scarring is caused by a variety of factors.

Acne skin treatments restore damaged skin on the surface and treat deep into the skin to stimulate collagen remodeling. In this way, acne skin treatment improves the elasticity, texture and tone of your damaged skin while keeping your healthy tissue intact—which minimizes any discomfort or downtime.

Acne scar treatment and the treatment of surgical scars require both the restoration of damaged skin and the production of new collagen to improve the area's tone and texture. Traditional approaches—such as deep chemical peeling, conventional lasers, topical agents and abrasion therapies—usually achieve only moderate results or, worse, they destroy a lot of healthy tissue along with the scar. In addition, these treatments often require extensive recovery time.