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How Bad is my Acne Scarring?

asked 10 months ago by pachamama in London
Latest answer by Andrew Winkler, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, options

Hi, I am looking to get my skin treated for acne scarring. I am 42 but am now starting to look quite old and tired. I think this is partly due to the acne scarring I have had since I was a child. Please could you let me know what type of acne scars I have and whether you think an improvement could be made. Please could you state what treatment I should be looking for. I hope the photos are ok. I genuinely appreciate any advice you can offer.

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There are different kinds of acne and different kinds of acne scars. At age 42, you are likely to beyond the age of having highly active acne. What bothers you at this point is likely the acne scarring that has occurred. You are not alone! Often patients who had acne earlier in life will notice a worsening of the appearance of the skin in middle age. As aging continues to cause the facial tissues to descend, the acne scars that are tethered to deeper tissues... more
Andrew Winkler, MD

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

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