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Let it go for now: Small acne scars

Your mom always told you not to pick your zits — but when have you ever listened to your mom? So you picked and now you have acne scars.

While laser treatments can help with permanent skin issues like scars and wrinkles, there is a catch. Even if you do get laser treatments to fade your current scars, there is always the chance that they’ll come back, says Danesh. And if you suffer from acne now, you’re likely to get it again as an adult. That’s why most dermatologists usually don’t allow you to get laser treatment unless your acne has been fully treated.

Also, laser resurfacing can be a long process — as in several treatments over a period of months, says Begoun. And each session can cost between $1,500 and $6,000. So before you resort to a laser treatment, take the steps to treat your acne first, like adopting a “hands off” policy. And check out this acne scar guide for more advice.