A 46-year-old member asked:
Could you have plastic surgery to remove acne scars?
4 doctor answers • 18 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rian Maercksanswered
Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Yes!: Yes. The best treatment is resurfacing with combined fractional erbium beam laser and complete superficial resurfacing with erbioum beam.
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
Yes as last resort: There are many non-surgical options you should first consider prior to resorting to surgery. First and foremost is prevention of future acne attacks.
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Dr. Megan Jackanswered
Plastic Surgery 23 years experience
Acne scars: One important factor is prevent new scars-get your acne under control. Find a dermatologist to tackle that with you. Most treatment to improve the appearance of acne scars use special technology to remodel the skin. The device I use to treat acne scars is called ematrix--see for info: http://www.Smacboca.Com/e-matrix-sublative-rejuvenation.Html
other options include fractional lasers or subscision.
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Dr. Joshua Fox commented
Dermatology 41 years experience
These laser techniques are usually performed by dermatologists.
Mar 17, 2013
Dr. Jason Lichtenanswered
Plastic Surgery 25 years experience
Options exist: Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon or dematologist to evaluate your personal options. This may include lasers, chemical peels, dermabrasion or prescription skin care. There are many options and you need a regimen tailored to your specific situation and expected results.
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Last updated Dec 10, 2013
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