A series of light chemical peels including Jessner, salicylic acid, 10% TCA or laser peels such as Smoothbeam and Cooltouch can address all 3 concerns you mentioned including fine lines, mild acne scars and sun spots. Some of the fractionated laser technologies such as Fraxel re:store and Pixel... more
Acne scar treatment to improve skin texture?
I have had cystic acne in past and have tried every internal medicine. I even tried Accutane 2 yrs. ago which cleared my acne until recently when I had a flare up of about 3.
My question is what is the best treatment I can to do improve my skin texture that currently has fine lines, mild acne scars and some sunspots? Keep in mind I do not want to activate the cystic acne. I am currently on Solodyne(minocycline hcl).
2 answers to “Acne scar treatment to improve skin...”
A: Cooltouch, SilkPeel best options; maybe Isolaz
There are many options for acne, acne scars, textural improvement, and discoloration. Isolaz may be an option, but you might want to be off Solodyne for a few days before each session. Isolaz helps redness, texture and active acne. Cooltouch is an excellent option. I have used it for years for acne, acne scars... more
Acne scars before & after photos
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