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Atrophic acne scarring: a review of treatment options
Meghan T Hession1, Emmy M Graber1
1Department of Dermatology, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
Background:
Scarring is an unfortunate and frequent complication of acne, resulting in significant psychological distress for patients. Fortunately, numerous treatment options exist for acne scarring.
Objectives:
To extensively review the literature on treatment options for atrophic acne scarring.
Materials And Methods:
A comprehensive literature search was conducted on the following topics: dermabrasion, subcision, punch techniques, chemical peels, tissue augmentation, and lasers.
Results:
The literature supports the use of various treatment modalities; superior results may be achieved when multiple modalities are combined for a multi-step approach to scarring.
Conclusion:
The safety and efficacy of various treatment devices for acne scarring is well established, but there is a paucity of split-face trials comparing modalities.
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