Acne ScarsMillions of people suffer the ravages of acne scars long after adolescence has passed and the acne condition has faded. Acne in its most severe form can leave sufferers with deep permanent scars. Acne typically results in two types of scars the "icepick," or pitting scars, and "depressed," crater-like scars. Thanks to the refinement of a number of dermatologic surgical techniques, acne scars can be treated with a variety of safe, effective procedures that improve the appearance of a patient's skin and boost the patient's self-esteem. Your dermatological surgeon will choose the technique or combination of treatment approaches based upon the nature of the scarring, the patient's medical history, and the status of recent clinical studies in this rapidly evolving area of research.

Dermabrasion The dermatological surgeon freezes the patient's skin or uses tumescent anesthesia and then removes or "abrades" the skin with a rotary instrument. The skin undergoes a "remodeling" process as it heals, resulting in a smoother and fresher appearance.

Fractional Resurfacing Fractional resurfacing treats small columns of skin with laser, leaving intact islands of normal skin. . The treatment penetrates deep into the skin to remove old, damaged skin cells, stimulates your bodys own natural healing process and replaces the cells with fresh, glowing, healthy skin. After the procedure, the skin appears ?wind burned? for a short period of time but results are significant and your skin will be renewed and smooth.

Excision and Punch Replacement Graft A depressed acne scar is surgically removed and closed with a fine suture resulting in a finer much less visible scar leaving the skin appearing smoother.

Fat Transfer Fat Transfer A fat transfer uses your own fat and is a popular and safe alternative to treating depressed scars. Since the fat transfer uses your own fat cells, you don't have to worry about an allergic reaction or rejection from your body since it's your own.