Have you finally got your acne under control only to be left with marks and scars?

Or maybe you’re working on resolving the underlying cause of your acne but you worry about future scarring.

The good news is that acne scarring is treatable.

From mild to moderate to even severe cases of scarring, the tips we share below can help you to reclaim a clearer, smoother appearance.

How to Combat Acne Scarring

If you’re ready to learn how to combat acne scarring, you’re in luck. Check out our recommendations below for both at-home and in-office treatments.

Prevention

The best way to combat acne scarring is to prevent it. That’s not always easy, but the payoff will be beneficial in the end.

So how can you best prevent acne scarring from occurring?

First and foremost is to never pop your pimples. When you pop a pimple, it releases bacteria onto the skin and leaves an open wound. This is more likely to heal as a scar.

Second, you should be treating your breakouts at the source. You may need to work with a dermatologist to dtermine the source of your acne. They can then help you come up with a plan for treatment when a breakout occurs.

Finally, practice good skincare. Wear sunscreen every day and moisturize at a bare minimum. Your dermatologist may also recommend that you add specific ingredients to your skincare routine, such as retinol or salicylic acid.

Dermabrasion

If you weren’t able to prevent the scarring, there are things you can do to reduce its appearance. One of those things is dermabrasion.

Dermabrasion is a process that resurfaces the skin. It does so with a rapidly rotating device that sands away the top layers.

This can reduce the appearance of scars while also leaving your skin with a fresher appearance.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels use acids – varying in strength from mild to strong – to remove the top layer of the skin. This, like dermabration, reduces the appearance of scars and creates a more even skintone.

There are mild chemical peels that can be done at home. For more dramatic results, though, a chemical peel performed by an esthetician or dermatologist will be stronger and more effective.

Microneedling

Microneedling is a procedure that uses tiny needles to penetrate the skin. This creates microwounds on the facial skin.

The cool thing about microneedling is that it helps to initiate the natural healing process. When this happens, the skin produces more collagen which helps to breakdown scar tissue. In the case of pitted scars, this is even more beneficial as those types of scars are often caused by too little collagen during the original healing process.

Fillers

In the event that you have severe scarring, you may benefit from the use of fillers.

Fillers is an ambiguous term that applies to any type of substance used to fill in areas of pitted scarring. This filler could be made of collagen or your own fat, or it can even be a commercially produced substance.

Fillers work by filling in the space left by pitted scars. They can be temporary (lasting anywhere from six to 18 months) or permanent.

Have you tried any of the acne scarring treatment above? If so, let us know how they worked for you by leaving a commet below.