Acne scars can be a nuisance for the people that suffer from it. It is caused when acne pimples are treated roughly or is poked or meddled with. In olden days these scars meant that people having them were stuck with them for life but modern technology has ensured that these scars are cleared up. The following are some of the treatment options available for acne scars.
Collagen injection:
Collagen is a substance of the body, which is injected under the skin to fill out the superficial and deep soft scars. Collagen treatments are effective only in certain cases of acne. The effect of Cosmetic benefit from collagen injection usually lasts 3 to 6 months.
Autologous fat transfer:
Autologous fat transfer is the fat taken from your body taken from another part on your own body and prepared for injection into your skin. The fat is injected beneath the surface of the skin to elevate depressed scars. This type of treatment will produce longer lasting results then collagen injections.
Laser Treatment:
Laser is effective in removing many different degree of scaring. The type of laser used is determined by the results that the laser treatment aims to accomplish. In some cases, a single treatment is all that will be necessary to achieve permanent results.
Skin Surgery:
Skin surgery is also a very effective way to treat acne scars. In this procedure skin may be repaired with sutures or with a small skin graft. Subcision is a technique in which a surgical probe is used to lift the scar tissue away from unscarred skin. This helps in elevating depressed scars.
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