Acne scars are difficult to treat

David J. Levens, 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?


David J. Levens, MD
7 months ago
By David J. Levens, MD - Ft. Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

The treatment is multimodality, including resurfacing (peels, (micro)dermabrasion, CO2 and erbium laser), fillers (HAs, radiesse, sculptra), and excisional surgery as with limited ice pick scar excision or skin lifting as with mini-lifting.

Of course, your skin condition should be as stable as possible  under the regular care of a dermatologist or trained esthetician under the supervision of a physician.

Acne scars are difficult to treat!   Be patient. 

  

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