Chicago Acne Surgery doctors

	Edward Lack, MD Chicago Dermatologist 2350 Ravine Way Suite 400, Glenview		3 answers
	Adam J. Cohen, MD Chicago Oculoplastic Surgeon 4709 Golf Road 12th Floor, Skokie
	Robert Frank, MD Munster Plastic Surgeon 929 Ridge Road Suite 6, Munster
	Carolyn Jacob, MD Chicago Dermatologic Surgeon 20 W. Kinzie Suite 1130, Chicago
	Eugene Mandrea, MD Chicago Dermatologist 3000 N. Halsted Suite 801, Chicago

Recent Answers

Is Acne Surgery Covered by Insurance?

Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

Treatment for Scars Left After Acne Surgery? I don't know if you understand exactly what a doctor did to me. I think the procedure I had is called acne surgery. I am not sure if the alternate name is comedone extraction--he used needle anyway. He convinced me that he should do this to me. From the first time, my face became totally red, and there was blood everywhere in my face. This situation continued for 3 treatments more (continued breaking the new spots). I changed doctor and did therapy of minaxen pills. Now, I am 21 and I have multiple small, needle-sized scars on my forehead, and some bigger-sized scars on my cheeks, which still look red. Help!

A: Treatment for acne scars

There are many treatments for acne scarring including lasers, chemical peels, subcision, and dermabrasion to name a few. The two most effective treatments are a combination of subcision and fractional laser resurfacing.

Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

When is Acne Surgery the Best Solution to Treat Acne? I have tried almost everything to get rid of my severe acne, but nothing seems to work in the long-term, so I am starting to think I need to consider a more drastic solution. When is surgery an appropriate and effective acne treatment?

A: PDT/laser surgery for cystic acne

PDT/laser surgery can shrink the oil glands that induce inflammatory ace. This is similar to the actions of Acutane without the side effects of Acutane.

Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist