There are a number of things you can do to get rid of acne scars

The first method is called Dermabrasion. This process is where a dermatologist scrubs your face in a sanding process in order to remove a few layers of skin. Your face will be numbed at first before the scrubbing begins. Your face will start to scab, and once it falls off, new skin will emerge. This method is a very popular way to get rid of acne scars.

Laser resurfacing is the next method to get rid of acne scars. Laser resurfacing works almost the same way as the dermabrasion method. A laser is used in order to remove a few layers of damaged skin so that new layers of skin can grow. This method is a fairly new one, and long term effects have been studied. If you want to get rid of acne scars, laser resurfacing is something you should look into.

Our next method to get rid of acne scars is called a chemical peel. This method involves acid being applied to the top layer of skin and then removed approximately 15 minutes later. You will encounter a little bit of redness after this procedure, and a recovery time of a few weeks is common.

Do you have deep pitted acne scars? If so, this next method to get rid of acne scars is probably the best one for you. It is called the Punch technique. This is how the method works: A skin graft is taken from behind the ears and placed where the scarred skin was removed. Recovery time for this method is usually longer than a couple weeks.

Augmentation is a common procedure to get rid of acne scars. This method works like this: Your dermatologist will inject 'fillers' beneath your skin to smooth out the scarred area on your face. Instead of collagen, your dermatologist may take fat from other places on your body and inject it. It must be noted that this is only a temporary solution to get rid of acne scars. That being said, recovery time is very short, lasting only about a day.

Another option you might want to consider, is to use natural remedies to get rid of acne scars.

Here are a couple options that are recommended:

Use a cream containing cocoa butter and vitamin E. These will help the skin repair itself over time and help diminish you acne scars.

Lemon juice is another natural ingredient that you can use to get rid of acne scars. Wash the scars with warm water prior to applying the lemon juice. For best results, wait approximately 15 minutes and then wash off.

The last home remedy you can try in order to get rid of acne scars, is to use olive oil. Dab 100% olive oil onto your acne scars 4 times a day. Give this method a try. It might not completely remove the scar, but it will help diminish it.

Another method is to use topical medications. These over the counter creams contain hydroquinone, which will bleach the scar. These topical medications have proven effective when used properly. You should discuss medication risks with your physician before use.