There are a number of procedures that can be used to treat acne, examples include:
Corticosteroids-the injection of corticosteroid directly into the cyst; mostly used for large, cystic acne lesions
Acne surgery-specialized extractors are used to open, drain, and remove contents of acne lesions
Acne scar revision-procedures done to minimize acne scars, such as:
Chemical peels-uses glycolic acid and other chemical agents to loosen blackheads and decrease acne papules
Dermabrasion -"sandpapers" the skin to smooth it out
Scar excision-uses a tiny punch tool or a scalpel to remove scars
Collagen fillers-fill the pits of scars with a collagen substance
Laser resurfacing-removes scars and tightens underlying skin
Corticosteroids-the injection of corticosteroid directly into the cyst; mostly used for large, cystic acne lesions
Acne surgery-specialized extractors are used to open, drain, and remove contents of acne lesions
Acne scar revision-procedures done to minimize acne scars, such as:
Chemical peels-uses glycolic acid and other chemical agents to loosen blackheads and decrease acne papules
Dermabrasion -"sandpapers" the skin to smooth it out
Scar excision-uses a tiny punch tool or a scalpel to remove scars
Collagen fillers-fill the pits of scars with a collagen substance
Laser resurfacing-removes scars and tightens underlying skin
