Definition:
A technique used to improve the appearance of depressed acne scars. During punch excision treatment a small, cookie cutter-like tool is used to cut out individual scars. The small wound can be closed using steri-strips, sutures, or skin glue such as Dermabond. Once healed, the skin is smoother and more even in texture.
Punch excision works best for deep, depressed scars, or ice pick scars. The procedure itself may leave a slight scar, but it is usually smaller and much less obvious than the original acne scar.
