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Is it there a non-surgical method to remove long term acne scars?
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No: Acne scars are typically deep, this means topical treatments will not work. Current best options are fractionated lasers for relatively superficial acne scars and actual excision (subscision) for deeper scars.
Answered 1/6/2013
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NONE: All scars are the result of healing .They may be modified but not erased.
Answered 12/13/2012
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