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How do you get rid of acne scars and blemishes?

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Dr. Anil Shah answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Combination therapy: A variety of approaches are necessary to improve not remove acne scars. Specific therapy is dependent on the type of scars and skin type. Potential therapies include subcision, cross tca, medical roll cit, dermabrasion, laser and other treatments, including prp.

Answered 9/1/2012

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C MD 4 options: Time, silicone gel sheeting, avoidance of sun and tobacco use as well as possible bleaching agents such as hydroquinone, retinoids and steroids may help as well as laser, dermabrasion, chemical peels, fillers, steroid injections, etc.

Answered 9/21/2012

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Dr. John Minoli answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Topical treatments: Blemishes which have not created scarring as yet can be simply treats (to start) with otc benzoyl peroxide. Beyond that, qualified dermatologist can help acne scarring is a bit different because permanent changes have set in. Acne scarring can be treated in different ways from the use of various chemical peels of differing strengths, microdermabrasion, or even surgical dermabrasion.

Answered 1/28/2015

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