Acne Scars – Is There Hope?
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Acne Scars – Is There Hope?
It is estimated that
eighty percent of people between the ages of fourteen and twenty suffer from
acne. For most of us, acne is a short-lived annoyance during certain periods of
our lives. Unfortunately, for some people acne is painful long after the pimples
have been treated. Scarring from acne is most common for those who have suffered
from severe acne, but scarring can affect anyone who has experienced
acne.
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If you are one of the millions of people living with acne
scars, there’s good news. There are many options available to diminish these
unseemly blemishes. All of these techniques work to restore the normal, healthy
appearance of scarred skin; it may not always be possible to get rid of all acne
scars, but with the right treatment for you, no one will ever know you were
scarred. Acne scar treatments vary in their approaches depending on the severity
of your scarring and your budget. You should discuss all of the available
options, costs, and side effects with your dermatologist.
Before we talk
about the treatments available, we should take a look at why acne can cause
scarring. The primary reason for any kind of scar is tissue damage. When body
tissue is damaged, our body tries to heal and protect it from infection. In the
case of acne, dead skin cells block the body’s pores, preventing the secretion
of natural oils in the skin. This creates a perfect environment for bacteria to
grow, which irritates the skin and causes acne. When acne is aggravated due to
harsh scrubbing or other forms of physical attention, it further aggravates the
condition and harms the sensitive skin tissue. When the skin finally is able to
heal, a scar is left behind.
One of the most popular acne scar treatment
techniques is injecting collagen under the surface of the scarred skin. Collagen
puffs out the skin and evens out the scarred area, making acne less noticeable.
Another important acne scar treatment technique is what is called autologous fat
transfer. This process makes use of your own body’s fat. Fat is taken from
another part of your body and is injected into the affected part, filling up the
scar.
This technique requires repeated applications because the fat is
eventually absorbed into the body, making the scar noticeable once again. Your
dermatologist may suggest you try laser treatments or dermabrasion. Both of
these techniques are very effective. In the most extreme cases, skin grafting
and skin surgery may be considered.
Keep in mind that these are only a
small number of the options available for acne scar
treatment.