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A 34-year-old female asked:
Is there a way to permanently shrink or eliminate poc marks/holes on my face from former acne scars from 10 years ago? with a laser or cream maybe?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 45 years experience
Dermatology visit: I'm really sorry that your acne wasn't treated properly and you ended up with scars. A dermatologist can treat these with laser, dermabrasion, filler or microsurgery. Scars won't vanish but can be made less apparent. Creams won't touch it.
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Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 45 years experience
Provided original answer
By the way... you must have noticed that several well-known Hollywood male stars have kept (and perhaps even cultivated) their acne scars for the "tough guy" look. Remember this as you think about your experience and choices.
Aug 10, 2013
Dr. Gregory Surfieldanswered
Surgery - Plastics 21 years experience
Yes: Creams are unlikely to be effective. If you visit a plastic surgeon or dermatologist, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, fillers, fat grafting or scar excision would be some of the options.
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Last updated Jan 8, 2015
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