There are many options available to those looking for a San Diego acne scar treatment. San Diego offers a variety of skilled professionals trained to analyze an individual’s acne scars and determine the best way to treat them. Laser resurfacing is a popular San Diego acne scar treatment. Lasers can be used to remove the surface layer of skin, improving the skin’s appearance. Lasers can also reshape scars so they are less apparent. Dermabrasion uses a brush moving at high speeds to remove the surface layer of skin. Microdermabrasion achieves a similar effect using aluminum oxide crystals.

A collagen injection is another type of San Diego acne scar treatment. In this type of treatment collagen is injected into the scarred area, stretching the skin and lessening the appearance of the scar. This effect is not permanent, and collagen injections must be repeated every 3 to 6 months. An autologous fat transfer works in a similar way, but in this procedure fat is taken from another part of the patient’s body and injected into the scarred area. This lasts longer than collagen injection, but will also need to be repeated after a period of 6 to 18 months.