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What works better to get rid of old acne scars? glycolic peel or microdermabrasion?

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Microdermabrasion: Usually microdermabrasion is used.

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Answered 9/10/2017

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Can a glycolic acid peel help with scarring left behind from acne? I have a lot of scars from acne when i was younger. Can a glycolic acid peel help diminish these?

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Hi doctor! How effective is neostrata glycolic acid face wash (18%) for grade 2 acne scars? I underwent 30% salicylic acid peel thrice. Not much use . So if the face wash is effective then Please suggest a regimen too. Thank you

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Please explain microdermabrasion to me! I have bad acne scars (not deep tho) how long after Accutane can I do it,how long tell it works,how much money?

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After a superficial glycolic peel - how many days should I wait to get Microdermabrasion please? Thanks.

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