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Is dermabrasion effective for removing facial acne marks in teens?
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Somewhat: It can help, do not expect complete removal, but rather an improvement.
Answered 3/4/2013
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Dermabrasion: Abrasion of the skin is helpful for removing marks and scars. It is not used more as it has - in my opinion - a greater risk of causing a scar than the well controlled laser treatments.Like fractionated fraxel treatments.
Answered 4/5/2014
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