Pitted acne scars are characterized by variously sized deep scars left above and below the surface of your skin as a result of acne. Even after your acne is long gone, many times the scars left behind are just as unsightly and embarrassing as the acne itself. Luckily, there is hope for your pitted acne scars when creams and medication fall short.
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Punch Graft Treatment
Punch graft treatment is a surgical treatment designed for deep pitted acne scars. Typically, punch grafts are used on pitted scars before a chemical peel is performed in order to leave you with smoother skin. Punch graft treatment works best for pitted scars that resemble ice picks. However, it should be noted that this form of treatment is most effective on smaller areas of
scarring.
Undergoing a punch graft procedure requires skin grafts to be taken from parts of your body
such as behind the ears where it is less noticeable. The skin grafts are then substituted for the skin that is removed from the scarred area. While it may sound like a complicated procedure, it is fairly quick, requiring only a local anesthetic and a week's time to heal.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion, not to be confused with microdermabrasion, is another treatment for pitted
acne scars that does not require undergoing surgical treatment. Dermabrasion is designed to
help remove dead skin from affected areas that reside on the top layer of your skin. According to DermaNetwork, a leading resource for cosmetic dermatology, successful dermabrasion should result in a new layer of skin that is acne and scar free.
Unfortunately, dermabrasion does not come without its setbacks. The recovery process for
dermabrasion is longer than other treatments, including surgical ones, and patients have reported changes in their pigmentation which can take weeks to fade away.
It is wise to do your homework first before you undergo this treatment.
Laser Treatment
Laser treatment often tops the list of producing the greatest results to remove pitted acne scars, however, it also tops the list of being the most expensive treatment to undergo as well.
There are several types of lasers used during this process, depending on the level of your scarring. Each laser is designed for a specific purpose with some lasers smoothing skin and other designed to reduce redness.
Before undergoing laser treatment, consult with your dermatologist who can help you decide which is the best choice for your level of pitted acne scars.
