A dermatologist will be able to prescribe a stronger medication then you can get over the counter. Stronger lotions or creams could be necessary for scars that are darker or even the larger type scars. A dermatologist can also prescribe a drug such as potassium aminobenzoate. This drug can help break down scar tissue and help make the scar a little less visible. This type of drug is used most by dermatologists to treat conditions such as scleroderma. This is a type of disease can cause extensive scarring and hardening of the skin. Because this drug works so well for scleroderma it can work well to make your scars less visible.

Topical creams or other supplements that contain vitamin E can also be helpful in making scars less visible. Vitamin E can help speed up the healing process of any cuts or other problems on your skin. You can buy many different types of scar reducing topical creams at most stores with a pharmacy. Read the instructions on the back of the packages to find one that will fit what you need. Some creams require you to apply the cream more than once a day and others require that you use the cream for extended periods of time. Find one that you can work with so that making your scars less visible is easier for you.

Women and men can both use make up to cover up any scars and make them less visible. Make up to make your scars less visible especially scars that are on your face. A trip to the pharmacy can help you to find camouflage make up that will is especially made to cover up your scars and make them less visible.

Another way to make scars less visible is to use silicone gel sheets. These have been used to reduce the visibility of cars by flattening or softening the scars. You can also find these gel sheets from most pharmacies. Silicone gel sheets are best used to treat or prevent hypertrophic and keloid scars, these are scars that are raised and red. The silicone gel sheets are not to be used on open wounds.

For severe scars caused from acne or surgeries that did not heal well you can use laser resurfacing. This is where the top layer of skin is gently removed using lasers. The length of this treatment depends on the size and how dark the sky is. Most people will see the scar have less visibility by 5 or 6 treatments that are space out monthly. Treatments typically last for 30-60 minutes at a time.

Scar revision can sometimes be used to improve the appearance of the scars. This type of scar revision can include skin grafts if the scar isn't healing properly or if too much skin has been lost. This can be the last resort to make your scar less visible because it can take a lot more time and if it still doesn'