A 19-year-old female asked:
how to repair acne scars ?
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Dr. Kathleen Gilmore answered
26 years experience Urgent Care
Acne Scar repair: Acne scars have traditionally been ver difficult to repair. The only good options are ablative laser, fractional laser, and scar excision depending upon the severity of the scarring.
Answered on Jun 4, 2014
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Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Soto answered
15 years experience Cosmetic Surgery
Hard: Micro needling can help with scars (adding PRP helps even more), fractionated lasers are better, but more expensive. A less invasive (but slower results) process would be laser genesis to the scars. If they are depressed you can use needle subcision or fillers to improve the appearance. Improving your acne will prevent further scars, see your doctor for possible treatments, antibiotics or creams.
Answered on Aug 19, 2015
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Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Dermatologists help: 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 ... Read More
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Scientific Rx: The scars can be addressed by a dermatologist with filler, microsurgery, abrasion or laser. Don't try anything yourself. For current acne, benzoyl per ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
57 years experience Dermatology
No: Acne scars result from deep, inflamed nodules and cysts. Not from squeezing zits. Treatment to control the acne minimizes scars and allows the skin to ... Read More
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Dr. Bob Ourian answered
26 years experience Dermatology
Laser/dermabrasion: Laser resurfacing or dermabrasion (not to be confused with microdermabrasion) are the best ways to reduce the appearance of acne scars. However, neith ... Read More
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