Acne Scaring

Being an adolescent can be tough. Being an adolescent in high school and having acne or acne scars can be even tougher. Let's face it, kids can be cruel, and there is nothing more painful or destructive then being teased and made fun of because of acne or acne scaring.

But it doesn't have to be that way. One of the best contributions that you can give your child, who is experiencing tribulations linked with acne, is to contribute to their skin care via the gift of treatment.

Imagine, not only can you help you assist your child with physical imperfection, but you can also facilitate and build your child's self-esteem by helping him or her start to enjoy the way that they look. To be able to smile once more when they look in the mirror, now that's pure delight!

Treatment Options for Acne Scars

While acne scarring is permanent it can be treated and the skin texture and overall look can dramatically be improved. It may take trying a few different treatment options before you find what works best for you and/or your child.

Dermabrasion involves utilizes abrasive tools that remove the outer layers of the skin, producing an enhanced look.

Manual dermasanding is when your cosmetic dermatologist abrades the skin with silicone carbide sandpaper.

Laser resurfacing uses a high-energy beam of light that targets the acne scars, the laser destroys the epidermis and the superficial dermis, it's more successful, but may involve more recovery time then customary treatment options.

Subcision is where a needle is placed just beneath the scar; it's moved back and forth to release the scar tissue.

Punch excision and grafting is where a small, round, surgical tool called a punch, is used to cut out the scar, and then the edges are sutured together. A small scar will still remain.

Chemical peels can also be used to remove acne scars. The deep penetrating peels can improve the appearance of the face, including acne scars.

For more information about acne scaring treatment you should contact a cosmetic surgeon in your area. Whether its acne scar treatment or another cosmetic procedure, a doctor in your area can help you decide what treatment options are best for you.

DermaNetwork.org is a leading resource for acne scaring information. Search for a cosmetic dermatologist near you today!

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