Traditionally, surgical methods designed to remove acne scars tended to be extremely painful, and not very effective. It was also expensive, so many people who wanted to remove acne scars could not afford it. In recent years, laser technology has really progressed rapidly, and lasers have been adapted for use in acne scar removal treatments. The use of lasers gives the doctor complete and precise control, and no blood is lost during the procedure. During acne scar removal, the laser burns off the skin cells in the scarred area. When these cells are burnt off, fresh healthy cells grow to replace them. The sheer precision of the lasers means that the surgeon is able to target only the acne scars, and not healthy skin.
Acne scar laser treatment is proven to remove acne scars, however it does not work for everyone, and the results can vary hugely. In some people it can make a real difference in appearance, however for some the results are negligible. The other major downside is that laser acne scar removal treatment is very expensive, putting it out of reach for most people.
I would love to hear from anyone who has tried acne scar laser treatment, so send me a message if you have tried it or know someone who has tried it. It was something I was saving up for; however I was fortunate enough to find a treatment to remove acne scars that worked really well for me, although I had to persist with the program for months to get the full benefit, whereas laser surgery can produce results far more rapidly. If you have a large enough budget, then it is definitely something to consider, however I have always preferred natural acne scar removal treatments over surgical ones.