Scar Removal Treatment for Acne Pit Scars?

asked 3 years ago by meatfly in california
Latest answer by Renita Lourdhurajan, MD, DNB
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I have pit like acne scars on my cheeks. About a month or so ago, I had one session of laser treatment and it didn't do much for me. I have skin that is clear of pimples NOW and am using a very nice cleanser. I drink lots of water, I try to exercise as much as possible and my diet is pretty good but I am stuck with these crappy scars on my cheeks. : ( I want them gone.

Every time I look in the mirror, I see them. Sometimes I just want to cry. What can I do? I don't want to spend my money on something that won't work. I just want something will create a smooth, scarless face so I can be a little more confident and not want to cover my face with my hair. Help me, please!!

5 answers to Scar Removal Treatment for Acne Pit Scars?

TCA CROSS is a good option for pit like scars.

While a 100% result is unrealistic, you can get some good results with TCA CROSS method. Check with your dermatologist about this one.

Renita Lourdhurajan, MD, DNB
India Dermatologist

A scarless face is not realistic when it comes to Acne treatments but there are many options

A scarless face is not a realistic goal. If this is what you are looking for you will surely be disappointed. In general, there are alot of options available when it comes to scar revision; sunscreen, camouflage make-up, topical medications/creams/bleaches/peeling agents, silicone gel or sheeting, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, subcutaneous fillers (fillers, grafts, implants), tattoo, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing/ablation/treatment, scar revision surgery, etc.... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately nothing will work 100% but you can have good improvement.

Acne scars are a very difficult problem to fix and nothing works 100%. The traditional teaching was that deep acne scars needed to be surgically excised. However, this exchanges one scar for another and is really not a great treatment especially if you have a lot of scarring. The best treatment I have done is the fractionated CO2 laser. Although this does not completely correct the scars, with one treatment I can usually get a 50%, at least ,improvement in the scarring and with a second... more

Kari L. Colen, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Scar Revision for acne scars

Acne scars vary in color and depth to width ratio. Patients with acne scars can benefit from topical creams, eradication of active acne, and surgery. Micro techniques, including subcision and acne scar excision are optimal to reduce the size and quantity of scars.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Dermabrasion vs fractional CO2

Hello, Shallow scars will benefit from fillers. Deeper acne scars will better benefit from dermabrasion or fractional CO2 laser treatment. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon with skin care background will give you a systemic plan to improve this condition. Hope that helps!

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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