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Will Microdermabrasion Remove Acne Scars?

I have light acne scars I hate! I am getting six microdermabrasions, will that remove them? They are not deep, just red marks.

Asked 36 months ago by Ingridcox in Colorado

Microdermabrasion MAY help, but there are better options

Thanks for your question. Acne scarring comes in two varieties: "rolling" hills and valley type scarring, and "icepick" deep scarring. In addition, most people don't get either of these scarring types, but rather turn dark (hyperpigment) at the site of the pimple. This hyperpigmentation is NOT scarring unless there is an associated depression, dimple, or "icepick" in the skin. A good way to see this is if you have a tangential light shining off the surface of... more

Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Microdermabrasion for acne scars

Microdermabrasion will help reduce active acne and inflammatory cysts that are clogged, but will likely not improve acne scars. Microdermabrasion should be used in conjunction with deeper treatments for acne scars.