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How can i get rid of oily skin and pimple scars?

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Dr. Rian Maercks answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Laser and skin care: The best treatment for you would probably be twice daily Alpha hydroxy acid washes, twice daily microexfoliation. Nightly retinol, morning antioxidants for one month then erbium beam laser resurfacing to obliterate your scars.

Answered 1/5/2019

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