How to Get Rid of Acne Scars

Acne scars can be frustrating and affect your confidence long after breakouts have healed. Understanding how to get rid of acne scars involves knowing the different types of scars, available treatments, and the best skin care practices to help your skin heal effectively.

When you start to see acne scars, it may require more than some simple scar treatments to get rid of the acne marks. In situations like that, when an acne lesion or scar starts to impact your appearance – especially the surrounding skin around the acne scars – more substantial treatments may be the way to go.

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Types of Acne Scars

Acne scars come in different forms, and each requires specific acne scar treatments:

Ice Pick Scars – Small, deep holes that extend into the deeper layers of skin
Rolling Scars – Broad depressions with sloped edges, affecting skin texture
Boxcar Acne Scars – Superficial or deep scars with sharp edges extending into variable depths in the skin
Hypertrophic Scars – Raised, thick scar tissue that forms over the wound as it heals
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) – Dark spots or brown marks left behind after acne heals

How to Treat Acne Scars

Luckily for you, there are many ways to treat acne scars and improve the appearance of pimples that may be making you feel self-conscious. Here’s a look at some of the possibilities:

Laser Treatments

Laser resurfacing removes the outer layer of skin, stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture. This is particularly effective forrolling scars. In-clinic treatments can make a big difference after just several weeks.

Microneedling

This treatment uses tiny needles to puncture the skin’s surface, boosting blood flow and triggering the production of new collagen. It helps improve acne marks and dark spots by renewing underlying tissue.

Chemical Peels

The TCA CROSS technique involves applying a small droplet of a strong acid at the base of icepick scars. This modality is very effective especially if it is combined with laser resurfacing as part of a scar management plan.

Subcision and Fat Transfer

This involves cutting the strings of internal scar from the undersurface of the skin using a fine needle under anaesthetic and injecting a small amount of the patient’s own fat under the scar.

Preventing New Breakouts and Scars

Keep acne-prone skin clean with gentle cleansers
Avoid picking or squeezing pimples, which can lead to wound infections
Use acne medication to prevent new breakouts
Apply sunscreen daily to prevent darker skin and worsening acne scars

Knowing how to treat acne scars can help improve the appearance of your skin and boost your confidence. Consulting a highly skilled plastic surgeon or dermatologist can help you find the best scar treatments for your skin type and concerns.

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