Question 1

how to reduce acne scar?

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Improve not remove: Many options exist for cosmetic improvement and include anti-inflammatories, peels, exfoliation, lasers, resurfacing, bleaching, excision, grafting, fillers, and much more, scars vary in their severity and so do the treatments. See a plastic surgeon, dermatologist or ENT for options.

Question 2

how can i reduce the appearance of acne scars?

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Topicals and Lasers: First, make sure the acne is completely clear using appropriate treatments with topical regimens, antibiotics, or isotretinoin.  After your acne is clear, consider treatment of remaining scarring with the fraxel re:store or fractionated c02 lasers.

Question 3

what's the best make up brand to help reduce acne and acne scars?

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Dermablend: Greetings. To rid of acne scars your would need an invasive type skin peel or laser resurfacing. Skin care Therapy to maintain your face free of acne is needed. Dermablend is a type of make up to cover up the scars for appearance not. Most make ups will mask these marks.

Question 4

any good home remedies that will help to reduce/ clear acne scars?

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There aren't any: Anybody offering you a product or a pop remedy to remove acne scars at home is scamming you. A dermatologist can make them less visible with a laser, surgery, filler and/or dermabrasion. Some men, including tommy lee jones, jet li, and casey pahall (photo), keep their scars for the "tough guy" look. It's your choice.

Question 5

do chemical peels reduce scars like acne scars?

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Some peels do: Yes, some peels do reduce acne scars.  It depends on the type and depth of the scar and which agents are used.  You need to see a dermatologist who specializes in chemical peeling.

Question 6

dear dr. how reduce acne scar on face? i try many things but no use please help me ?

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Improve not remove: First consult with your dermatologist to learn how to best control your outbreaks and prevent future scarring. Once under control treating existing scars may involve multimodal therapy with make-up, skin care, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermabrasion, skin needling, bleaching, laser, scar revision, grafting, excision, fat transfer and more.

Question 7

what would you recommend using for acne scars i have a fairly small scar between my eyebrows would any products work to reduce or remove it?

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: Talk to a dermatologist. Depending on the depth of the scar, they can use microdermabrasion, laser therapy or even an injectable filler to even out the skin.

Question 8

what are some treatments to reduce acne scars?

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Acne scars: There are a variety of treatments that vary according to the severity of scars: chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, fillers, fat grafting, excision, grafting, face lifting, etc.

Question 9

how can you reduce hyperpigmentation from acne scars?

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Healing scars: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow and bringing healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. As healing occurs, new tissues fill in that are different than normal and less elastic.  This is a scar.  Over time it will fade in color but always be there.

Question 10

how can you reduce hyperpigmentation from an acne scar?

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Healing scars: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow and bringing healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. As healing occurs, new tissues fill in that are different than normal and less elastic.  This is a scar.  Over time it will fade in color but always be there.

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