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Kamran Khoobehi, MD answers: 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 my scars yet. I was told I still have 3 treatments left. Can I expect the scars to look better after 3 more treatments, or are there any other options I should be better off trying?


Kamran Khoobehi, MD
9 months ago
By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

The laser tx will improve your skin to some degree. Fraxel been very effective since it penetrates deep and rebuilds your tissue. The acne starts from deep layers and skin tx do not  penetrate deep enough to remove acne. Fillers and fat injection will work better.

Please discuss this with you doctor. If you have very deep acne you wil have better results from fat injection

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