Do you live in the UK? If so, go to your GP and request a referal to a dermatologist. If you live in a different country, I don't know what the procedure is for treatment but definately go see a dermatologist to find out what your options are. I have horrible acne scarring too and I'm hoping to one day get lazer resurfacing, as I've seen people get great results from that.

If she doesn't understand, too bad. That would be pretty messed up not to support you in this. What are her reasons for not supporting it? What exactly doesn't she understand?

Hmm, this is difficult. I can understand this from both points of view.

I wouldn't spend money on none essential things if I was in that tight of a financial situation. It's quite possible that your wife doesn't care about your scars but she does care about where your next meal will be coming from. No point in being all pretty and starving to death.

However, I understand how horrific low self esteem is.. I truly do. It messes up most things in your life. But if acne scars can do this to your self esteem then your insecurities may simply transfer to other areas of yourself or your life if you get them treated.

Scar treatments might boost your confidence, but ultimatley changes to your self esteem must be made within yourself. If you can't love who you are because of a few scars (I call mine my 'battle trophies') then there's something wrong with your relationship with yourself, which could cause marital conflict too.

But hey, what do I know? I'm a single 19 year old after all. Good luck whatever road you take.