Acne Scars

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Severe acne often leaves nasty scars where the skin gets a "volcanic" shape. Acne scars are very hard (and expensive) to treat and it is unusual for the scars to be successfully removed completely. In those cases, scar treatment may be appropriate. The most commonly used forms of scar treatments are:

Dermabrasion. The top layer of the skin is removed to make the scar look less pitted. It makes the scar less visible but does not remove it completely. Multiple treatments may be necessary to get the desired results.
Laser resurfacing. A laser is used to burn off the top layer of the skin.
Punch excision. The scar is excised with a punch tool and the edges are sutured together.
Chemical peels. Different types of acid are applied to the skin so that a smoother layer can surface.
Subcision. The scar is detached from deeper tissue, allowing a pool of blood to form under the scar which helps form a connective tissue under the scar, levelling it with the surface.

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