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What is the Truth About Acne Scar Treatments?

asked 9 months ago by AcneScars
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
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Tags: ice pick scar, laser, options

Hi. I am a 21 year old caucasian female looking to get acne scar removal for ice pick and shallow scars. My scarring is not severe. My dermatologist recommended a combination of microlaser peel and profractional laser. However, almost all reviews I have read state no improvement & a recurrence of acne resulting in more scars. When I had microderm a few years ago I broke out in cystic acne & ended up with more scars. Do you think it is therefore likely that the laser treatments will do the same?

4 answers to What is the Truth About Acne Scar Treatments?

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Fraxel For Acne Scars

To really understand the best option for treating acne scars, it is important to educate yourself on how they are formed in the first place. Many people don't realize that acne scars are made of the same collagen fibers as the rest of your skin. The only difference is in how they are arranged. Scar tissue, as you can tell is irregular. And this is because of it's thick collagen configuration. Lasers like Fraxel work to change the collagen structures of the acne scars.... more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.finetouchdermatology.com

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Ice pick scars

For ice pick scars, I prefer CROSS treatments (chemical reconstruction of skin scars). This involves pinpoint application of 100% TCA (trichloracetic acid) directly into the ice pick scar. This injures the scar tissue and provokes a healing response and smoothing of the scar. Multiple sessions typically give the best results. There is only minor discomfort during treatment and about a week's worth of microcrusts where the TCA was applied. ... more
Richard Ort, MD

Lone Tree Dermatologic Surgeon
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Truth about acne scars

The truth about acne scars is that they are not an easy problem. One can expect improvement, but never complete eradication. Acne scars come in various types and combinations of types sometimes. We employ a multi-treatment approach including needle elevation, excision and laser resurfacing for the types of acne scars that you mention above. I have had good success with Microlaserpeel combined with Profractional resurfacing with our patients. Laser peeling does... more
Robert Strimling, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist
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Many Options Available

There are many options available for treating acne and acne scars. While is it true, some people may break out from treatment, most people do not. The procedure we use most often in our office is the Smoothbeam laser. It may be something to consider as it help both acne and the scarring. If someone has darker skin, there is a risk of pigmentation, but it sounds like you might be an ideal candidate. It is a series of treatments. You should also be using... more
Lisa Benest, MD

Burbank Dermatologist

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