Overview

Acne causes pimples and blackhead to break out on your neck and face. This alone can cause you to feel bashful in public. However, the acne scars that follow healing can be just as embarrassing. Moderate to severe acne tends to cause the most visible scarring once acne has cleared. Modern technology affords us many treatment options to decrease or eliminate a facial acne scars.

Step 1

Wear sunscreen every day to counteract further scarring. Sun overexposure can lead to more skin damage and hinder its ability to heal. Choose a foundation, lotion or non-comedogenic sunblock with at least SPF 15 to encourage faster scar healing.

Step 2

Exfoliate your skin twice a week. This eliminates top layers of skin to help soften the appearance of acne scars. There are many over-the-counter exfoliant with hydroxy acids or salicylic acid to prevent more acne breakouts. You can also use home remedies like lemon juice or baking soda to slough away damaged skin.

Step 3

Use microdermabrasion to make acne scars disappear. When done professionally, a dermatologist gently scrapes away the surface layer of skin. Microdermabrasion involves less pain and down time than traditional dermabrasion. However, you may need several treatments for optimum results.

Step 4

Ask a dermatologist if a chemical peels is right for you. This involves placing chemicals over affected skin to remove acne scars and smooth out skin tone. The peel used depends on the severity of scars. Lighter peels don't require healing time and can eliminate mild scarring. Deeper peels are used for moderate to severe scars and may require up to two weeks recovery time.