Acne Scars - Treatments by Greg
Culver
Severe cases of acne can result in ugly
scarring, particularly on the face. Before you consider
any one of the following cosmetic procedures your face
will need to be totally free of active acne. Also keep
in mind that acne scar treatment must be looked at on a
case by case basis. Each case will be different and as
such your dermatologist and/or your cosmetic surgeon
will advise on the best treatment for your particular
type of acne scarring. Also, a combination of the
procedures below may be necessary to produce the best
results.
Ridding your face of acne scars is a complex
and delicate process and may require a
combination of the treatments listed below. It is
particularly important to fully research the work of
the cosmetic surgeon you are considering before making
the final decision to go ahead. For example, how
prominent is this person in his/her field? Have you
viewed photos of before and after? Are there
testimonials from previous patients? All of these
questions must be considered and answered in your mind
before deciding on going through with the procedure to
fix your acne scars.
Tip: Under no circumstances should you
consider going overseas to third world countries who
advertise cheaper procedures for this type of thing.
Many of these clinics use under qualified people and do
not provide adequate sanitation. You'll get what you
pay for and then need more surgery when you return to
fix the mistakes.
Okay, here are a list of procedures that are
available to treat acne scars:
1. Dermabrasion - Is useful to
treat shallow imperfections. Cost $1,500 per treatment
and be prepared for repeat treatments.
2. Laser Resurfacing - Again, is
useful for shallow imperfections. Cost $3,000 per
treatment and repeat treatments are sometimes
necessary.
3. Chemical Peels - Good for very
mild scarring. $750 per treatment and you will need
several applications.
4. Punch Techniques - For "ice
pick" scars (deep scarring). Approximately $50 per
punch.
5. Subcision - Useful for most
scarring. Consult your dermatologist for more
information.
6. Augmentation - For deeper scars.
Cost is around $300-$700 per cubic centimeter for
collagen. See your medical specialist for more
information.
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About the Author
Greg Culver is the web owner of www.acnetreatmenthome.com a
site dedicated to providing information, resources and
artiles offering real solutions to acne sufferers.
*This website was created in an attempt to help those of
you out there with this problem find some answers and
assistance. This is by no means a solution. You may need to
go see a dermatologist for assistance.