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.

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A: Microdermabrasion MAY help, but there are better options

Don Mehrabi, MD

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... more

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