How Can I Remove Acne Scars? Acne Scar Removal

After experiencing a bout or even years of acne scarring, you may ask yourself, how can I remove acne scars? The good news is that there are multiple ways to solve this problem. Here are 8 methods of acne scar removal.

 

1. Amping Your At-Home Skin Care Routine

One way to remove the appearance of acne scars is to change your at-home skincare routine. Post-inflammatory inflammation, or dark spots, can be frustrating. The good news is that these dark spots are not acne scars and will fade with time, exfoliation, and sun exposure.

TIP: Skin care is good in healthy doses. Being too rough with your skin or using too many products can agitate your face and make the appearance of acne scarring worse. A dermatologist or medical spa can provide professional tips on taking care of your skin without damage. If you have stubborn acne scars, try contacting a professional for a consultation.

Apply or Ingest Vitamins for Skin Health

HELPS…

  • Improve the appearance of skin
  • hyperpigmentation
  • Improve the texture of skin
  • Prevent acne breakouts

 

2. Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are an FDA-approved treatment for improving the appearance of depressed acne scars or scars that appear to have divots, holes, or dips in the skin. Dermal fillers are made of naturally occurring elements found in our body, so there are few side effects and natural-looking results.

A medical spa or plastic surgeon will use a needle to inject dermal fillers into the acne scar and then massage the Juvederm or other filler until it sets naturally. This is a solution for different types of acne scars, including boxcar, icepick, and rolling scars.

HELPS…

  • Boxcar scars
  • Icepick scars
  • Rolling scars

 

3. Botox for Acne

Similar to dermal fillers, botox can be used to correct the appearance of acne scarring. However, unlike dermal fillers, botox can be used to prevent bouts of acne due to the naturally derived protein, Botulinum toxin A. This protein can prevent excessive sweating associated with oily skin and acne.

HELPS…

  • Boxcar scar
  • Icepick scars
  • Rolling scars
  • Prevent acne breakouts
    • (by blocking the transmitters that activate sweat glands)

 

4. Dermabrasion/Laser Resurfacing

Dermabrasion is a laser/skin-resurfacing treatment that removes the outer layer of skin with a rotating device that is safe for your face. The result is skin that grows back smoother and less textured, reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation and acne scarring.

HELPS…

  • Improve skin texture
  • Hyperpigmentation/dark spots
  • Smooth skin
  • Boxcar scars
  • Rolling Scars
  • Icepick scars
  • More severe acne scarring
  • Keloids

 

5. Microneedling

Microneedling uses fine needles to prick the surface of your skin to stimulate new collagen growth, improving the skin’s overall appearance. Similar to dermabrasion, this results in skin that grows back smoother and less textured. However, microneedling is a more gentle treatment. Multiple treatments may be necessary.

HELPS…

  • Improve skin texture
  • Remove hyperpigmentation/dark spots
  • Boxcar scars
  • Rolling Scars
  • Icepick Scars

 

6. Chemical Peel

Chemical peels can help your skin by clearing up acne and existing acne scars. There are different types of chemical peels and different intensities. They are done by a licensed dermatologist and should never be tried at home. Different chemical peels are used to treat different layers of the skin, therefore allowing professionals to target different types of scarring.

HELPS…

  • Clear up acne, red spots, whiteheads, blackheads
  • Acne scarring
  • Icepick scars
  • Boxscar scars
  • Rolling scars
  • Create an even skin tone
  • Remove hyperpigmentation/dark spots
  • Improve skin texture

 

7. Steroid Injections

Cortisone injections can improve certain types of acne scarring. A dermatologist or medical professional can use steroid shots on existing acne to prevent the chance of scarring or on acne scars to reduce the appearance. This works by reducing the redness and inflammation of certain scars.

HELPS…

  • Prevent cystic acne scarring
  • Keloid scars (overgrown areas of scar tissue)
  • Hypertrophic scars (red, raised scars)

 

8. Radiofrequency

Laser Genesis, Secret Radiofrequency (RF) is a treatment available that uses a laser to correct uneven skin texture, tightness, and scarring. Using a laser, the skin is gently heated, stimulating the production of new collagen and speeding up the natural exfoliation process.

HELPS…

  • Acne scars
  • Improve skin texture
  • Boost collagen production
  • Create an even skin tone

 

Conclusion

There are multiple ways you can get remove acne scars. Some treatments are as simple as changing your skincare routine, but others can be more invasive and involve treatment at a plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or medical spa.

At Abington Center Medi Spa in Scranton, PA, we offer various treatments to help tackle stubborn acne scarring and uneven skin texture/tones. Contact us today for your free consultation. We provide dermal fillers, botox, microneedling, and laser genesis in a comfortable, relaxing medi spa environment.