Dermabrasion for Acne Scars

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD answers: Is there an alternative to dermabrasion for acne scars?

Is dermabrasion still the best method to reduce acne scars?  My dermatologist recommended it to me and I think (or hope) that there is probably a better way.


Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
9 months ago
By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Dermabrasion is one component of a vast armamentarium of treatments for acne scars and skin resurfacing. Dermabrasion can acheive contouring of mildly depressed and wide scars on the face and perioral area. It should not be performed concurrently with Accutane treatment.

Acne scars should be individualized and assessed to determine which acne scar procedure works best for the scar.

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