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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD |  |
What’s the best dermal filler for acne scars?
There are so many fillers these days that it is often difficult to know which is best. Acne scars are a specialized treatment area and thus the choice is often times easier.
The two basic requirements should be that the filler plumps the skin... more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Dermabrasion didn't help my deep acne scars. What else should I try?
Ice pick scarring is a difficult problem to correct. There are several treatments I will use for patients with ice pick scarring. The first is to use a punch biopsy tool to elevated the skin around the scar. The incision is then allowed to heal... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
Acne scar removal - can someone help me find an approach that works?
There are a number of treatments that could potentially help you. The options can be head-spinning.
The starting point is to find a physician that you are comfortable with. Once you are comfortable with the practitioner, then the treatment... more
| Dr. Payman Simoni |  |
Which laser treatment is best for facial rejuvenation and skin tightening?
My recommendation is to ask yourself few questions before deciding what type of laser to use.
How much improvment would I be happy with? As we age it is not only skin that relaxes, rather underlying fat and muscle. The best lasers,... more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
What are potential chemical peel side effects?
As with any procedure, there are risks. Risks are dependent on the type of chemical used and the medical condition of the patient. For most over the counter superficial peels, risks are minimal.
For deeper peels, such as TCA and phenol, rewards... more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
Acne scar treatment: What are the major differences between peels and laser resurfacing?
Pixel laser is a type of fractional ablative laser. For patients with acne, fractional lasers can be a good option but for some with more severe acne, traditional CO2 lasers, deep chemical peels (such as phenol peels), or dermabrasion may be a... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
How do big stars like Brad Pitt get rid of their acne scars?
Fillers are commonly done. Some last only several months. Although not FDA-approved for this use, medical grade silicone can be injected by an expert and this lasts longer but there are occasions of migration of the silicone to different areas... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. |  |
How do I reduce the size of pores and prevent dark spots that acne leaves?
There are a number of lasers that can treat pore size and, as well, active acne. One such laser is the Thermascan laser. It heats the collagen in the skin and causes pore size contraction as well as remodelling. It also treats active acne as... more
| Mary Lupo, MD |  |
Which laser skin treatment is best for acne scars?
The reason there are so many options for acne scar correction, is because there are different types of acne scars and there are relative strengths and weaknesses to all modalities to correct or improve acne scars. It is therefore very important... more
| Kenneth Han DO |  |
What's the best way to get rid of acne scars?
As noted above, there are many different types of acne scars.
In my opinion, acne scarring may be treated with nonablative laser technologies; however, yield very minimal results. Erbium resurfacing in my personal experience has not yielded as... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD | |
Does Fraxel work on acne scars?
Fraxel is effective for acne scars once the acne is no longer active.
You should consult with a board certified physician to deternine whether Fraxel or another treatment is more appropriate for your particular needs and lifestyle. more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
Will collagen injections get rid of acne scars?
Collagen is one solution to acne scars. Unfortunately, it is a temporary solution for a permanent problem. There are other fillers which can last longer but if you are talking about scars that collagen would be able to treat - think... more
| Larry Fan, MD |  |
How do I get rid of old acne scars?
Acne scars are typically depressed scars that are associated with a loss of tissue. These depressed scars may occur in several forms, including:
Jagged ice-pick scars
Depressed fibrotic scars
Soft scars
Soft discolorations... more
| Mark A. Codner, MD |  |
Acne scars - how can surgery help?
Acne scars can be treated by multiple methods including dermabrasion, laser, and direct excision.
Dermabrasion uses mechanical polishing of the skin and laser uses controlled heat energy to reduce the scarring.
Multiple superficial acne scars... more
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