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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?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

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
Last updated Apr 3, 2016
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