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How to Get Rid of Acne Scars
Scars left by acne on skin appear ugly. This leaves a painful impressions on
the patient, people genuinely try to get rid of these scars. They try
everything from topical creams, to gels, pills and lotions to remove these
scars. Everyone wants flawless skin. However, acne marks may make you feel
like hiding your face inside a pillow. Acne scars develop as soon as you pop
pimple or squeeze it out. Popping or squeezing results in a permanent mark
at the affected area. The deeper you have peeled the skin, the darker is the
mark. Most of the times this action leaves a scar and it gets very difficult
to get rid off this scar. Don't panic if you have already developed an acne
scar. There are some home remedies that will help you eliminate these scars
on your face.
Here are some tricks to solve your problem:
a) Take fresh juice of lemon. Now dip a cotton ball in it. Pat your face
with the cotton ball and let it dry naturally. Some people may find this a
little irritating. You may dilute the lemon juice with some rose water or
plain water. Let the surface dry naturally for 15-20 minutes and wash your
face with water after a while. Repeat this process at least four times a
week and you will see a remarkable change in your skin structure.
b) Prepare a paste with some sandalwood powder and rose-water. Now add 2-4
drops of lime juice to it. Apply this paste on your face and neck. Now, let
the solution dry naturally. After that, you need to rinse your face and neck
thoroughly. Do this on a regular basis to get best results.
c) Applying cucumber juice on your face with cotton wool. This should be
your daily regime during summers. This will help cooling off the skin and
tighten the pores. Cucumber juice is extremely helpful in making your skin
glow and makes it feel fresh.
d) Another popular homemade remedy for removing acne marks into make a paste
of apple and honey. First, make apple paste and then add about 4-6 drops of
honey. Apply this mask on your face. Wash off after 15 minutes. This paste
helps tightening pores and also makes complexion lighter.
There are some technical procedures that will help you get rid of acne
scars:
a) Dermabrasion
This is different from micro-dermabrasion that removes top layer of dead
surface skin cells from the face. Dermabrasion is actually a coarser method
that removes further layers. The dermatologist will numb your face and then
remove layers. The recovery time takes about a couple of weeks. Your skin
will scab. Once the scab falls, you will get fresh and glowing skin.
b) Laser resurfacing This is a method that cleans away pimples and get rid
of acne scars. The use of laser is prominent in this method. CO2 laser and YAG laser are the two lasers used commonly in this procedure. This procedure
removes the top layers of the skin that has been damaged. The recovery time
is a couple of weeks. Your doctor may also apply a topical ointment for
speeding up the recovery process.
c) Augmentation
Here, the dermatologist injects fillers usually collagen under the skin.
This smoothens acne scarred area. The doctor may take fat from other places
in your body and inject instead of collagen. The recovery period is fast.
Always consult a dermatologist prior to deciding on a treatment for acne.
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