People who suffer from moderate to severe acne are not solely tortured by their current condition, but also by the worry of having scars left behind. Sometimes, the scars are not that serious and will fade or completely disappear after some time. However, there are stubborn scars that will continue to stay there no matter what you choose to do about it.
A question that many acne sufferers will have is, "Is there anything that I can do to prevent scarring or to treat them once they occur?"
Well, there are definitely ways to prevent or treat scarring. Unfortunately, some scars may be unavoidable and too stubborn to be removed no matter what a person does.
Having said that, most scars may be unsightly initially. However, given time, the scars will usually fade such that it is no longer obvious, even though you may not be able to remove it completely. If there are some stubborn scars around, you may want to consider the following option:
1) Laser treatment
This is usually performed by trained and licensed dermatologists. What happens is that the top layer of the skin is being removed, revealing a smoother and unscarred skin. It may take a quite a while to heal and may not be effective for all types of scars.
2) Dermabrasion
Just like laser treatment, the top layer of the skin is also removed. The removal of the top layer of skin is done by a rotating instrument. The procedure itself can take quite some time. You may need to wait for 3 weeks for the effects to minimize.
3) Surgery
Plastic surgeries can be another option. How successful it will be depends on the severity, as well as the type of scars.
4) Chemical peels
This is something that can be done in a salon. It is always good to make sure that the person is trained to perform chemical peels. Just like laser treatment and dermabrasion, the top layer of the skin is also removed. However, instead of using an instrument, chemicals are being used instead.
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