Collagen 
Acne Scars are often the result of cystic acne nodes. This type of acne is painful and goes deep into the skin, often requiring a dermatologist. The acne sufferer may be directed to take a prescription oral medication or use a prescription topical treatment. These days, laser light treatments are gaining popularity for severe acne also. If you are over your acne days but suffer from scars, consider a collagen acne scars treatment. Many believe collagen can help diminish these scars. Collagen is an important building block of healthy skin.
For acne scars that are crater-like, a dermatologist can inject collagen to fill the area. Collagen injections may help isolated large scars. However it is unrealistic if your face is covered with acne scars.
Your dermatologist may be able to recommend a topical treatment containing collagen. However, he or she may also recommend other types of treatment that could be more effective. This is not to say collagen does not work, it just might not work for everyone.
If your dermatologist decides that a collagen acne scars treatment is not right for you, he or she may recommend something like laser rejuvenation or a chemical peel.
These techniques help remove old skin to reveal new skin underneath. They can be painful and healing can take time. For example if you get a chemical peel, the process burns and you will be left with white coloration on your skin, and cannot be exposed to the sun while you are healing. These are extreme measures that you may want to consider only if your acne scars are severe. For home treatment consider using an alpha hydroxy acid or retinol product, both of which encourage skin cell turnover and may minimize the appearance of scars.
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