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What is the Best Option for Indented Acne Scars?

asked 5 months ago by Sono
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
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Tags: indentation, optical zone, pigmentation

I have very deep acne scars with pigmentation in my skin. I have had many chemical peels, 20+ microdermabrasion treatments that did not make a difference to the indented scars. I visited a few plastic surgeons to get a dermabrasion or laser treatments and they tested a spot and said that was not an option for me as it gave me hyperpigmentation.

2 answers to What is the Best Option for Indented Acne Scars?

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Re: Best Option for Indented Acne Scars

Acne scars are basically made of thickly arranged collagen fibers. These fibers have the same composition as the normal collagen that exists in the rest of your skin. The only difference is in how they are arranged. Acne scars form as a result of inflammation, which is a form of trauma to the skin. It creates scar tissue to heal itself. Lasers actually work to change the collagen structures of the acne scars. By deliberately applying heat beneath the skin's surface,... more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.finetouchdermatology.com

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Acne scars

Acne scars are very problematic and difficult to treat. LaViv may be a method to improve the acne scarred skin.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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