March 28, 2007

A Few Treatment Options for Acne Scars

The best treatment for acne scars is prevention (avoiding picking or squeezing spots) but saying that doesn’t help those people who have the scars. And judging from the number of people who have this problem, it’s a lot easier to preach about not picking or squeezing than it is to avoid it.

Fortunately for people suffering from acne scars, there are a number of treatments now available.

Dermabrasion uses machines with rotating diamond edge wheels for shallow scars. The machines scrape away damaged skin and allow new skin to grow in its place.

Punch replacement involves removing the deep scar and placing a skin graft over it.

See the full article about acne scars

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