What are the methods used to remove acne scars?

Dermatologists recommend several methods for removal or smoothing of the scars depending on the patient?s age, health condition, and the severity of scarring: ? Dermabrasion involves removing the top layers of the skin with an abrasive instrument similar to an electric sander. This method leaves the skin red but once it heals, the surface appears smoother and healthier ? Punch grafts can also be used for removing scars. Small areas of skin are taken from one part of your body and implanted where deep scarring has occurred. The transplanted skin is taken from soft tissue parts of your body such as the ear lobe ? Chemical peels can be used if the acne scarring is not severe. A chemical is applied to the scarred tissue and left there for several minutes. The top layer of the skin is removed allowing for regeneration of new and healthier skin ? For superficial scarring, collagen can be injected below the skin to replace destroyed or severely damaged pores and cells ? Laser treatments are commonly used because the effects are long-lasting ? Steroid injection directly into the scars may sometimes result in scar improvement ? Cultured autologous fibroblasts may be used on difficult-to-treat patients. This involves collecting living cells from the patient?s healthy tissues and growing them in a laboratory until they are ready to be used to cover the scars ? Plastic surgery may be an option for patients with significant scarring