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Scars are common aesthetic nuisances that often become a burden on their bearer's life in some form or another. While some think nothing of scarring, others urgently seek treatment and relief to remove the scar or at the very least make it less noticeable. Scarring may be the result of several causes from acne that leaves behind scarring to trauma to surgical scars. How you go about removing or fading a scar often depends on the type of scar you're dealing with. The best resource for information is your dermatologist, as he or she will often outline your options and make his or her recommendation based on various factors.

If it's acne scarring you're dealing with, certain cosmetic treatments may be effective in providing relief. Laser technology has come a long way in the past few decades and is now used in a variety of facets of the medical field from surgery to cosmetic medicine. When it comes to treating acne scars, laser resurfacing may be effective in destroying the outer layer of skin so that new skin can form in its place. Dermabrasion, a procedure using a rotary tool to remove the outer layer of skin, has been successful in relieving acne scarring as well. Chemical peels work in much the same way, while dermal fillers work to add volume to flatten the scars. Treating various other types of scarring may be accomplished through over-the-counter or prescription creams or gels, while surgical removal of the scar or injection treatments may prove effective as well.

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