Removing Acne Scars

Acne Scars occur if an infection develops in acne and the skin heals itself so that it remains healthy but unfortunately leaves pigmented and / or pitted marks on the affected area, dear to get rid of.

a lot of ranging from oils and creams to micro-needling. Creams or skin masks are the most commonly used for treating acne scarring which can (but not always) be affective but take a while for the results to start to show as a big percentage of these creams are not absorbed by the skin. Creams are, therefore, wasted and so are not economical.

Another gadget that can be used for acne scar removal is the derma-roller. This is a roller for micro needling; you roll the derma roller over the scarred area of skin to open the pores of your epidermis (top layer of skin) causing it to believe that it is injured triggering the production of collagen and elastin which eventually heals the damaged skin.

After using the derma roller the pores on the top layer of skin are enlarged for up to an hour which is the best time to apply creams as they are a lot better absorbed when the pores are open as opposed to when the pores are closed. This reduces the waste in creams and boosts the effectiveness of the derma roller.

There are more extreme methods to remove acne scars however these are all expensive and have to be carried out by professionals and then they’re not even guaranteed to work! These include; Micro dermabrasion, laser treatments, chemical peals and also skin needling can be done by a professional more vigorously using a longer needle size and numbing cream.