Question 1

i heard honey and saltwater works for acne and also coco butter helps remove acne scars. is this really true?

Accepted Answer

No: The only non-prescription medicine that really helps acne is benzoyl peroxide. You owe it to yourself to get prescription treatment; all acne is manageable today with topical / oral meds, and a dermatologist can fill in, laser off, or abrade the scars to make them less conspicuous if that is your wish.

Question 2

what can i do at home to remove acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Do nothing: There is no home remedy to remove acne scars. In fact once you have a scar (no matter from what cause), you will have it for life. As plastic surgeons we are hiding and making them not as noticeable.  There is no way to remove the scar completely.

Question 3

how can you remove acne scars or dark spots?

Accepted Answer

Acne Blemish: The treatment depends on the problem causing the blemish is it a hyperpigmented scar, a depression, an ice pick, a cyst, etc. Depending on the diagnosis treatments include: bleaching agents, peels, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, skin needling, camouflage, tattoo, excision, grafting, fillers, fat grafting, puch grafting, soft tissue rearrangement, etc.

Question 4

could microdermabrasion help remove my light acne scars?

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May help: Very minimal scarring is helped by deep microdermabrasion treatment.  For those deep or moderately deep may require a true mechanical dermabrasion where the epidermis is surgically planed and the skin resurfaces from oil glands, follicles and sweat glands.  Usually done by physician due to depth of surgery and to reduce scar risk.  Microdermabrasion is usually not deep enough to resolve scars.

Question 5

is there another way to remove acne scars without dermabrasion?

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Yes.: There are several treatment options but most would involve some sort of resurfacing, either with dermabrasion or laser. If the scars are small and isolated they can be revised as individual scars with suturing.

Question 6

what's the best way to remove acne scars using household products?

Accepted Answer

CAN'T. Don't try!: Scars are permanent and there is no surgeon or surgical, laser, cream, or cosmetic treatment in existence that can eliminate or remove scars completely. Expert plastic surgery can trade bad scars or poor orientation for better ones hidden in lines of expression or along skin lines, but there will still be new scars. Sorry! stay away from any household products--they can burn or scar you further!

Question 7

what are some treatment options to remove acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Several.: Dermabrasion and chemical peels can help with this.  I will wait for a dermatologist to discuss other options!

Question 8

hi doctotor,how can i remove acne scars from my face skin?

Accepted Answer

A dermatologist: One's dermatologist can examine the old scars to see what can be done. Some techniques include chemical peels to smooth out tiny defects, dermabrasion to sand the skin to become more even, and injecting fillers into some spots. Different dermatologists may use different methods, so it is fine to get opinions from  two dermatologists.

Question 9

what cosmetic procedure should i undergo to remove acne scars?

Accepted Answer

Options exist: Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon or dematologist to evaluate your personal options.  This may include lasers, chemical peels, dermabrasion or prescription skin care.  There are many options and you need a regimen tailored to your specific situation and expected results.

Question 10

is it there a non-surgical method to remove long term acne scars?

Accepted Answer

No: Acne scars are typically deep, this means topical treatments will not work. Current best options are fractionated lasers for relatively superficial acne scars and actual excision (subscision) for deeper scars.

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