"Face is the Index of the Mind" - The converse is also true. A scarred face affects the mind very badly. Fortunately, today we have many advanced treatments to tackle the same.

The fairly common procedures are chemical peel and dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a procedure done to fade the scars due to acne, chicken pox and small pox. As the name indicates the superficial skin in abraded thus the re-growing skin of normal texture is exposed. It is also useful in removing tattoos and freckles; Heavy pigmentation due to Melasma can also be removed by this.

The skin after the procedure will become red and swollen. There may be some pain, burning or tingling sensation. Pain, if acute is controlled by analgesics. The swelling subsides in 3-5 days, a crust forms over the abraded area and healing begin. The crust falls off and exposes the growing epithelium.

It is mandatory to take strict sun protection precautions until normal pigmentation returns completely, which may take 3-4 months.

Micro-dermabrasion, the superficial skin is peeled with crystals of inert aluminium oxide. It may take multiple sittings to achieve the desired result.

In a chemical peel, a chemical solution is usually (Acids or Phenols), are used to peel the skin. Though dermabrasion is recommended for deep scars, mild acid peel can be used as a cosmetic procedure to make your skin look better and rejuvenated.

To pamper oneself, one can undergo a chemical peel which is done by a dermatologist, plastic surgeon or experienced beautician.