Large Pores and Pitted Scars?
asked 1 year ago by star42 in NY, NY
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, cheeks, female, African American, large pores, options, pitted, scar, texture
I'm a 32 yr old African American female with a fair skin complexion. I have large pores and what appears to be pitted scars? My texture on my cheeks looks rough and makes me look older. I have done at home TCA peels with some success. I was told by a dermatologist that the little "holes" don't look that deep. Any recommendations for smoothing out the texture and reducing the appearance of the little holes?
1 answer to Large Pores and Pitted Scars?
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Acne scarring and laser resurfacing
The dilated pores and apparaent acne scars do not appear to be ice-pick scars in your photograph. These type of scars that you demonstrate may respond very well to dermabrasion, Fraxel Repair or a series of multiple gentler and safer Fraxel Restore laser resurfacing. Post-operative coloration changes are to be discussed and respected. The risk of new scarring as a result of healing must be reviewed in consultation and there may be merit in peforming a test spot first and wait patiently...
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