Treatment of Acne Scars

Acne scar treatments require that a person's skin is free of active acne, so if you still break out you will have to address that first. See Curing Acne.

There are several different ways to treat acne scars, most of them provided by Modern Medicine are expensive, painful, and can take 2 to 3 weeks for recovery. For an inexpensive, natural Acne treatment that has also shown to reduce the appearance of scars we suggest Vita Moor.

Dermabrasion -$1500
Machines with quickly rotating diamond edged wheels are used to remove damaged skin and allow new skin to grow in its place. Dermabrasion is best for light skinned or very dark patients, and not as good for those in between. For a few days following the procedure, your skin will look scraped, and then a scab will form. Most people can return to work after two weeks or so.

Laser Resurfacing: - $3000
Involves the use of a laser to remove skin so new skin can form in its place. Your doctor can choose between the CO2 laser and the erbium (YAG) laser. Not a lot of research has been done to compare the two. Laser resurfacing can cause uneven skin tones in people with darker skin.

Chemical Peels $750
Involves application of different types of acid to the skin in order to remove the top layer so that a smoother layer can surface. Chemical peels are unlikely to produce results in people with severe scarring, and is designed only for the lightest of cases. It is the least likely method of treatment to improve acne scars. Depending upon the acid used, recovery can take from one day to several weeks.

Want something inexpensive? Less Painful? Try Vita Moor!