There are many ways to improve Acne scars. It really depends on how they look and what are the characteristics of the scars. If they are depressed the scars need to be elevated and then allowed to heal. Many times you can carry the laser resurfacing at the same time the depressed scars are elevated to... more
3 answers to “Acne scar removal - what approach works?”
A: Physician, not Treatment
There are a number of treatments that could potentially help you. The options can be head-spinning. The starting point is to find a physician that you are comfortable with. Once you are comfortable with the practitioner, then the treatment regime becomes simpler. Topical Treatments would be superficial, and... more
A: Acne Scars and Active FX Laser Surgery
You ask a very important question and acne scars are a common problem and can be difficult to treat, particularly based upon the degree of scarring. If you have tried various peels and dermabrasion has not helped, Active FX and Deep FX are the latest in laser surgical technology. While there are many lasers... more
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