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Deep Acne Scar Removal
Will the microdermabrasion take the deep scars from acne away? If not, what might be suggested?
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hollydunit2
in weatheford tx
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Deep acne scar solutions
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...
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Deeper treatment needed for deeper problem
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...
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Microdermabrasion not the best choice for Deep scars
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...
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Microdermabrasion could treat deep acne scars, if done aggressively
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...
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Microdermabrasion will not work for deep scars.
Microdermabrasion will not work for deep scars. Useful options would be fractional CO2 laser/ fractional radiofrequency ablation/ TCA CROSS/ scar elevation or excision/ dermabrasion, and if nothing works, a filler then.
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Microdermabrasion not the answer
Patients with significant acne scars need a more invasive laser procedure than doing just a microdermabrasion. You need a true resurfacing using an ablative technique to help remedy this situation. The DOT CO2 is a wonderful laser that we have seen great results with. It not only helps with texture and scarring, it also helps promote collagen which is needed to fill in a lot of the scar tissue.
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Fraxel For Acne Scars
Thank you for your question. At my practice, I have gotten excellent results for scarring with Fraxel. This treatment eliminates irregular skin discoloration, and stimulates new collagen production, tightening the skin without prolonged recovery. After a series of 2 to 4 Fraxel treatments, the cumulative cosmetic improvement is near more aggressive lasers, but unlike more aggressive lasers, redness and swelling eliminated within 2 to 4 days after each treatment. Fraxel is outstanding for...
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