Eleven Ways to Fade Acne Scars

Acne scars have more than one treatment route. This article reads one guide and says what it leaves open.

The guide behind this note

The guide comes from health.clevelandclinic.org. It says there are several good ways to mask or minimize these scars, and it names laser resurfacing, chemical peels and microneedling.

What it asks of you

• Know the three named routes: laser resurfacing, chemical peels and microneedling.
• Read the laser line closely. The guide says lasers can break down damaged skin from scarred tissue and stimulate collagen production.
• Treat "mask or minimize" as the stated goal. It is not "erase."

What it leaves unsaid

The guide names routes. It does not say which route fits which scar, how many sessions to plan or what each costs. Ask a provider to sort those out for your skin.

Two other sources

An article on pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, Acne Scarring: Pathogenesis, Evaluation, and Treatment Options, covers scars as its own subject.

Acne treatment is a separate question from scar treatment. A news item on practicaldermatology.com, Cutera's AviClear Scores FDA Nod as Long-Term Acne Treatment, covers the treatment side.

Choosing a route to ask about

Pick the one route from the list you most want explained. Ask your provider to describe it in plain steps, then compare it with the other two.