Q. What is the best treatment for acne scars?
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Acne scars can be a serious source of emotional distress and insecurity, especially for young people. Fortunately, treatments are available to help reduce their appearance.
The most effective treatment for acne scars is fractional laser resurfacing, which uses highly precise and powerful beams of light energy to penetrate the skin’s surface layers. This encourages the body to produce new collagen, helping to smooth out the scarring. In addition to this, chemical peels use strong chemical solutions applied directly onto the skin’s surface that work progressively over time by exfoliating away damaged layers and promoting cell regeneration with newer healthier cells. Additionally microneedling is a process that involves small needles repeatedly puncturing the top layer of skin causing tiny pinprick holes which promote growth factors within your own body responsible for collagen production resulting in improved texture and tone (as well as possibly reducing scar depth). You can also consider injectable fillers like Bellafill®, which has been approved by Health Canada since 2013 as an effective way to treat acne scarring on many different skin types with results lasting up to 24 months or longer in some cases!
To answer this question completely would require discussing non-procedural treatments such as silicone gel strips - often used after surgery or laser procedures - but also topical treatments such as Retinoids (e.g., Tretinoin), alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) like glycolic acid and lactic acid, antibiotics such as clindamycin or tetracycline options; all intended at helping treat active breakouts while working towards fading any post-breakout discolouration/scarring from existing lesions! All these treatment options can prove vital when it comes getting rid of stubborn acne scars! Ultimately each individual should assess their needs alongside any potential risks associated with specific strategies before choosing what best suits them personally.