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Will Punch Excisions Work Without Dermabrasion?

asked 4 months ago by Sono
Latest answer by Barry Resnik, MD
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Tags: choosing a surgeon, costs, pigmentation

I have deep acne scars. I have pigmentation in my skin and I can't get dermabrasion or laser resurfacing treatments due to the risk of hyperpigmentation. Will punch excisions work without dermabrasion? Also, can all plastic surgeons do punch excisions or do I need to find someone who specializes? What is the average cost? I have a lot of spread out scars.

1 answer to Will Punch Excisions Work Without Dermabrasion?

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Therapies for Acne Scarring

You have a lot of questions, far more than can be answered in this context. You should see someone who does this kind of work regularly. Darker skin does not preclude most therapies, and indeed, small areas treated with these therapies are less likely to darken than larger areas. Punch excision almost always needs some "sanding" to make it as even as possible. find someone, bring your questions, and get them answered.
Barry Resnik, MD

Miami Dermatologist

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