Downtime for Punch Excision of Acne Scars?

How long is the usual downtime for punch excision of acne scars? What can be expected during the downtime/recovery period?

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Laser Resurfacing and Microdermabrasion for Acne Scars?

I have ice pick scars on my cheeks. I've done 5 laser resurfacing and 5 microdermabrasion treatments, but I don't see any significant improvement on ...

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Why Did an Attempt to Remove a Deep Pit Acne Scar Result in an Even Worse Scar?

I had a deep pit chicken pox or acne scar at the top of my nose. I recently underwent Rhinoplasty and at the last minute asked that the surgeon do...

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Does Tretinoin Uncover Previously Unseen Pitted Acne Scars?

I have been using tretinoin for the past eight months, and about two months ago I started noticing more indented acne scars, pits on my face....

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I Have Large Pore Scars on my Nose That I Had a Doctor Do a "Test Spot" with a Laser. He

I have large pore scars on my nose. Some look like 2 or 3 pores joined together to make 1 huge pore. About 8-10 that look like ice pick scars and are...

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Why Am I Losing Fat on my Cheeks?

I have acne and pimple scars on my face. I have been doing laser treament for couple of months now, but over the period, I noticed that the fat on my...

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Does Profractional Sciton Laser Help with Acne Scars?

I have shallow acne scars which are reddish/purple in color. I was offered to undergo two sessions of sciton laser treatment. Is it gonna help with...

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Can a Hydroquinone Cream Be Mixed with a Benzoyl Peroxide Cream?

I have an acne medication which involves benzoyl peroxide. I also have an acne scar removal cream that I supposedly was told could be used at the same...

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Intracel(jeisys), Fractional RF Microneedling

My doctor offered me intracel(fractional rf microneedling) for acne scarring. I have undergone so many scar revision procedures already, from TCA, to...

After Using Tretinoin for Eight Months, Will It Continue to Uncover More Pitted Acne Scars?

Previously I asked why I was starting to see pitted acne scars after six months of using tretinoin and received some great answers. I really want to...