Scar Removal Q&A
69%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
31 Reviews
Scar Removalbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Scar Removal Cost: $1,860

Learn about Scar Removal

1,382 people and 360 doctors are talking about Scar Removal

Get Free Email Updates

What Treatment Should I Get for my Facial Scars?

asked 3 years ago by liveraw in USA
Latest answer by John P. Di Saia, MD
Question viewed 509 times

I would like to have the scarring in the picture evaluated for the best treatment option. Would chemical peels or dermabrasion be a good option? I've already had 5 treatments of Fraxel Restore with no results on highest settings. Let me know your thoughts. All that I ask is for honesty. Thank you.

3 answers to What Treatment Should I Get for my Facial Scars?

+1

Acne scars

For acne scarring, peels can be helpful. It doesn't look by the image you have provided that many are very deep. A few TCA peels should help minimize them. You really need the scar evaluated properly before you follow any specific course of action. Best Regards.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
+1

Options for facial acne scars

For the type of scars you have, here area few options: CO2 Laser Resurfacing (full not fractionated) Erbium Laser Resurfacing Dermabrasion Phenol Peel All of these are options and you will find that not one practice specializes in them all. Make sure to attend several consultations and ask for pictures from the practitioners you visit. Seek out realistic expectations rather than big promises.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Facial acne scars

I would consider Fraxel re:pair (fractionated, ablative CO2 laser), Active/deep FX (fractionated, ablative CO2 laser) or medium depth chemical peel. The results can be quite good for your type of scarring but in ethnic skin (less so in lighter skin) can also be associated with (usually) temporary or more long-term pigmentary problems. You need to know that any of these ablative procedures are associated with more pain and more down-time approx 1 week and you may have residual redness... more
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist

Ask a question