For many acne sufferers, treating and keeping acne under control is just half the battle since there is also the matter of acne scar removal to deal with. Acne scarring generally depends on the severity of the acne. It will also depend on whether it is facial or body acne. For body acne and severe facial acne, it is better to go directly to dermatologists and professionals instead of dabbling on lotions and creams that might only be mildly effective. 
Scar removal treatments or techniques done by professionals can be costly at first but are very effective. The results are permanent and you will be able to notice them right away. One acne scar remover is the punch technique. This is especially recommended for pitted scarring. The punch technique or method involves letting the scar rise to the surface of the surrounding skin with the use of a specially designed machine. For really deep scars, the pitted scars are also filled in with tiny skin grafts.
The next method is a popular and proven technique called dermabrasion. In this treatment, a machine is used to scrape out the skin’s topmost layer in order to promote growth of new skin. After a few sessions, one can see a new skin surface that is smoother and has a more even texture. The scars are less visible or will even completely disappear after several treatment sessions.
Laser skin resurfacing also follows the same principle of removing dead skin cells on the surface of the skin to encourage new skin growth. In this method, dead skin cells are removed by controlled penetration of high-energy light to burn away the damaged skin. After a few sessions, new skin rises up to the surface, resulting in scars that are barely noticeable. A welcome side effect of this method is that it also reduces wrinkles.
If you treat your severe facial or body acne on time, using the best method for your particular case, there is a big chance that the appearance of acne scars will be avoided.
However, if scars do appear despite your best efforts, you can still do something to remove these scars and make your skin not just free from acne but also devoid of acne scars. While they are admittedly costly and require several visits to a dermatologist, scar treatments such as the punch technique, dermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing are nevertheless among the most effective acne scar removal techniques.