Treatments for Acne Scars

acne scar treatment options in new yorkAcne scars are one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat because the scars extend so deeply into all layers of the skin, and the only treatments that stand a chance at being successful are the ones that have the capability to penetrate deep enough to heal the scar from the inside out. Superficial skin treatments may improve very minor scarring, but most acne scars are are quite deep and won’t benefit from anything other than the most advanced skin resurfacing treatments. Here’s a list of all of the most common acne treatments available, and my thoughts about the usefulness of each one based on the relative effectiveness, cost, and downtime:

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