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Fraxel Laser or Mixto Laser for raised acne scars?

I've read about deep and sunken acne scars, but what about raised acne scars? Can I try Fraxel Laser or Mixto Laser for raised scars too? Can these lasers build new collagen to push up the old scars?

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A: Fraxel or Mixto Laser for Raised Acne Scars

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Laurent, It depends on the individual scars.  I treat raised scars with a series of Kenalog injections, and then treat with Fraxel laser.  There is definite improvement. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

A: Raised acne scars in my experience do not respond to resurfacing lasers

Lenore Sikorski, MD

For raised hyper-trophic scars on the face, I would recommend kenalog injections and V beam laser if they are still pink.  Silicone gel sheeting can also be used on raised scars.  And intra-lesional 5 FU.  In my experience resurfacing these type of scars do not thin out the old scar tissue or... more

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