Deep Acne Scar Removal

No, even if the microdermabrasion is done very deeply, deep acne scars are better treated by regular dermabrasion or carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing. Both of these treatments require about a week and a half of recovery time. It is a wound that requires diligent care by you and there is a risk of scarring from the procedure. Some deep scars are able to be treated by alternative methods if the scar is able to be raised up. Injecting a filler below the scar can lift it close to the... more

Greetings Holly, It is unlikely that microderm will treat deep acne scars. Microderm is aimed at taking off the superficial layer of skin. Your problem is deeper and will require a deeper solution. There are many options that are available. Subcision, dermal fillers, dermabrasion (not microdermabrasion), ablative laser resurfacing, direct excision, and punch biopsy with dermabrasion are all options for treating deep acne scars. To determine the best option for you, I would suggest... more

Hello Holly, While microdermabrasion features little downtime and is readily available, it will not unfortunately give you the best results if you have deep scars. Deep scarring implies injury to the deeper layers of skin- layers that microdermabrasion do not address. Full Dermabrasion is better for scarring that is raised and needs to be evened out or for deep scars that have the ability to form new collagen and "fill out" the scar. Lasers can also be used for some forms of scarring and... more

There are many different types of microdermbrasion machines. Some versions and machines are more fit for physicians to use where more suction is applied. The more suction allows you to go deeper for a more aggressive cleaning and resurfacing. The more aggressive the more results and also the more risk. Other forms of treatment include laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, and chemical peels. All of these forms essentially entail abrading and taking away the top layers of skin to remove the... more