There are varying treatments for this, from chemical peels to topical creams, and laser treatments. Fraxel® is a non-ablative soft laser treatment that can be used on the face. Fraxel® is mainly known for its use as an anti-aging treatment, but the laser is used to smooth skin and improve tone and texture.
Instead of one solid laser beam, the Fraxel® laser is separated into multiple small segmented beams that can treat many areas in the same region at once. This is well suited for the treatment of acne scars as they usually occur in clusters on the face. The mini laser beams can treat these specific areas without affecting the surrounding areas.
The benefit of using this treatment is that it works to regenerate the collagen that is missing by penetrating and stimulating the underlying tissue. The procedure is done in the office of your cosmetic doctor and takes anywhere from 15 minutes up to a half hour. There is minimal discomfort involved and no downtime. You can go back to your regular daily activities as soon as you wish.