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I just finish 11 month of accutane. i had severe cystic acne. the acne has clear up, but i'm left with acne scars. what are treatment available?

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Dr. William Rosenblatt answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes there are: But -- you need to wait about a year after finishing accutaine before facial surgery for the acne. See a plastic surgeon.

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Answered 4/3/2016

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