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Twenty or More Laser Treatments Enough to Remove Acne Scars?
asked 2 years ago by sea1985 in Turkey
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
Question viewed 515 times
Tags: acne scars, removal
Hi, I am wondering that if I have so much laser treatment done (for example 20 or 25 treatments) for acne scarring, is it enough to get rid of them completely?
2 answers to Twenty or More Laser Treatments Enough to Remove Acne Scars?
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How many laser treatments are enough to remove acne scars?
Acne scars vary in severity and in their presentation.
No ONE modality can be used successfully to treat acne scars. Also - you need to remember that once you have a scar - you will always have a scar. The battle is waged NOT to erase a scar but in an effort to get you a better looking - more acceptable scar. As such, Dermatologists and Plastic surgeons use scar excision, Subcision with fillers, and many methods of resurfacing Dermabrasion etc.
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Nothing gets rid of acne scars completely
You ask a good question because it emphasizes the frustrating fact that no matter how much you treat them, acne scars will never be completely removed.
