Deep Acne Scar Removal

asked 3 years ago by hollydunit2 in weatheford tx
Latest answer by Renita Lourdhurajan, MD, DNB
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Tags: acne scars, deep

Will the microdermabrasion take the deep scars from acne away? If not, what might be suggested?

6 answers to Deep Acne Scar Removal

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... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

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... more

D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

Kamran Jafri, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

Renita Lourdhurajan, MD, DNB
India Dermatologist

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.

Jeffrey Adelglass, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

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