Over the last few years, information about acne treatments has come a long way. Science now suggests that acne is probably hereditary and not caused by the foods you eat or don't eat. Those unsightly zits and spots can no longer be blamed on the many things you do on a daily basis.

Below are a series of acne treatment options that are available to those that are serious about getting rid of their acne.

You have no doubt heard of Accutane. Accutane is the controversial drug of choice in the treatment of acne. Furthermore, after Accutane has done it's job, Retin-A, a less potent and topical derivative of Accutane, can then be applied regularly to maintain your clear complexion and continue to keep your skin blemish free.

Other steps that can be taken to get rid of acne include:

Collagen injections. Acne scarring can cause the loss of the body's natural Collagen. Therefore Collagen can be injected under the skin to enhance this lost Collagen. This treatment is also effective for other skin conditions such as wrinkles and crow's feet.

Chemical peels may also be useful to remove acne. This is the procedure that removes the top layer of the skin and thereby the superficial acne scarring as well. This technique can leave the skin quite sore and bruised after the procedure, however, the skin soon becomes rejuvenated and the appearance of the skin is remarkably improved and refreshed.

Punch Grafting is another procedure used to rid the skin of acne. Quite literally, a hole is punched into the skin and any acne scar is simply removed. New skin is then taken usually from an area behind the earlobe and used to replace the missing skin. Punch Grafting is known to be useful in treating deep acne scars.

Dermabrasion is another technique used to minimize small blemishes and scars. Dermabrasion involves the removal of the top layer of skin. It may involve some pain, however, after the healing process begins, the surface of the skin looks noticeably cleaner and clearer.

Laser resurfacing involves the use of a high energy laser light to burn away skin scarred by acne. It is thought to be a moderately uncomfortable procedure with some level of success.

Autologous fat transfer, as a method to remove acne, involves taking fat from another area of the body and injecting it into the skin under the scar. It's a very efficient method for raising depressed scars and making them less noticeable. However the results are temporary and the procedure may need to be repeated every few months.

The above are just a few of the procedures currently used for the treatment of acne. There are of course many other acne treatment options you will find as more research is undertaken.