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A 54-year-old female asked:

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 Rosenblattanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

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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Dr. William Brender commented

undefined 46 years experience

I agree with waiting so that you do not get thick scars. Microablative and ablative resurfacing will help after you wait.

Feb 12, 2014

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