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Are Laser Treatments for Acne Scars Permanent?

I am referring to all lasers for acne scars, from the original CO2 to the newer non-ablative YAG lasers. I have been hearing varying opinions on this....

Need a Solution for my Different Acne Scars? (photo)

I have so many acne scars and big pores,I know there are so many technology there,but dont know which one fits me most.I wound not go for fraxel...

Is There a Way to Tell if a Dent from an Acne Cyst After a Cortisone Shot is Permanent or Temporary? (photo)

I had an acne cyst on my cheek for a few weeks. I got it injected with cortisone as I have done many times in the past for other cysts. It shrunk very...

What Are my Acne Scar Treatment Options After Having Microdroplet Silicone Injections?

I had microdroplet silicone injections followed by subcision to treat my rolling and icepick acne scars 3 years ago. Today, my scars are back and...

Will I Achieve Permanent Results (Boxcars, Rolling and Pit Acne Scars) from Ematrix or Any Other Laser?

Hello Docs, I was wondering if the results I've obtained from doing Ematrix, would it be permanent? I do know scars can never be removed completely;...

What Can I Do About Severe Scarring From Laser Used for Acne Treatment on a 14 Y/O?

Three years ago doctor had his tech do 2 laser treatments on my 14 year old daughter. He advertised this in a brochure in his office as a replacement...

Improved Scars Permanent or Not?

Does Improved scars from ematrix or any other lasers, stays permanent (will not go back to the original form such as shape and depth?). Some says yes...

What Are the Risks of Subcision?

What are the risks of subcision ? Can the result be worse after subcision e.g. more scarring, pigmentation, lumps, ...? Anything permanent ? Anything...

How to Remove Pimple Scars?

Am 25 years old and i had hairs in my face. i didn't care about it. i wont get pimples in my face. But for the last 1 year, i got so many pimples. it...

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