Clearing Up Your Acne Scars

Clearing Up Your Acne Scars Naturally and Quickly

Acne scars can be embarrassing, so learning how to clear acne scars might be a top priority for you. If you want to clear acne scars from your face, back, neck, or chest, it is important to first understand your options so that you choose the best course of treatment for your specific situation. A hard fact about acne scars: they are permanent unless surgically removed. Most doctors will only perform surgery to remove acne scars if the person is experiencing limited mobility or pain as a result of the scars. However, cosmetic surgeons can be scheduled to perform surgery for others.

Unless you can afford expensive cosmetic surgery however, you are left with the next best way to clear acne scars: improvement. Without surgery, it is impossible to completely get rid of an acne scar. However, there are plenty of ways in which to clear up acne scar appearance on the skin. (This means that even though the scars are still present, they become much less visible to the naked eye.)

Some methods to clear acne scars involve an appointment with your dermatologist, while others need little more than a trip to your kitchen. It all depends on the severity of the scar and how long the scar has been present in the skin. When it comes to clearing up an acne scar, sooner is better. Once the scar forms and is healed (no more scabbing and peeling), it is safe to begin treating the scar. Older scars take much longer to clear up and will not always improve. When older scars do clear up, it happens after months and even years of treatment.


Agents that Clear Acne Scars


Starting with the most invasive and expensive options, a dermatologist can clear acne scars with abrasion procedures. Microdermabrasion is a popular form of skin evening and is sometimes called the “lunchtime procedure” because it takes very little time and leaves no visible trace that anything was done. It is a very superficial sanding of the skin that takes away the top layer of dead skin cells so that new cells can grow. While not effective immediately, multiple microdermabrasion sessions can help to clear acne scars.

Another abrasion procedure is called dermabrasion, and it is more invasive. With this procedure, a doctor uses a special sandpaper or drill to sand away the top layer of skin. If that sounds like a painful way to clear acne scars, you’re right. For severe scarring, the sanding can be deep and the person will need to wear bandages for several days after the procedure.

Less expensive methods to clear up acne scars that can be done at home include using a scar removal cream (like Mederma®) or vitamin E oil to change the texture and appearance of the scar. Lemon juice mixed with herbs can also help change the texture and appearance of scars while lightening any dark pigmentation that has occurred on the skin. Similarly, honey is often used in home remedies to clear acne scars.

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