What Treatment Options Are There for Depressed Acne Scars?

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Latest answer by Channing R. Barnett, MD
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7 answers to What Treatment Options Are There for Depressed Acne Scars?

Treatment Options for Depressed Acne Scars

There are several different modalities for treating different types of acne scars including filler, resurfacing techniques, laser, punch excision and subcision. Depressed acne scars tend to do very well with filler. In our office, we use liquid injectable silicone (LIS, Silikon 1000) to fill acne scars at is precise and permanent, yielding the best filler results. Sometimes I also use light electrocautery to smooth out the edges of the scar after filling them with LIS. I... more

Channing R. Barnett, MD
New York Dermatologist

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Options for Depressed Acne Scars

Hi Cosmetic. There are many options for the revision of acne scars and in many cases, the best options involve a range of treatments. You should go to several consultations with experienced practitioners that use one or more of the following programs to treat acne scars. Traditional CO2 laser resurfacing Traditional Erbium Laser Resurfacing Fractional CO2 or Fractional Erbium laser resurfacing Dermabrasion Excision Subcision... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Acne Scar

Our approach to the management of depressed acne scars is a multi-step process: The patient must be committed to complying with all aspects of treatment if they are to achieve optimal results. In those that do, the results can be good to excellent. To begin with, the patient must abide by a skincare regimen that will optimize their skin health and allow for maximal regeneration and neo-collagenesis. This is accomplished by both topical skincare products as well as oral... more

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Depressed acne scars need more aggressive therapies

After 26 years of treating severe acne scars, I can advise you of these facts: 1. superficial treatments like microdermabrasion and most chemical peels help discolored scars more than depressed scars. 2. True resurfacing with either traditional dermabrasion or CO2, or perhaps aggressive erbium laser or several sessions with Fraxel Restore are the best options for long-term improvement. 3. Fillers like Radiesse combined with some degree of subsicion is a reasonable alternative, but will... more

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Reducing acne scars on the face

There are many options for treating acne scars on the face. First, a good skin care regimen and routine maintenance with peels or microdermabrasion are important. These simple treatments will help smooth the skin and increase skin surface cell turnover, which improves skin texture. For deeper scars, you might try a deeper peel or even some types of laser resurfacing, which would have a little downtime (few days) associated with them. Fillers can be used for... more

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Acne scars

ACNE SCARS: In general, there are alot of options available when it comes to scar revision; sunscreen, camouflage make-up, topical medications/creams/bleaches/peeling agents, silicone gel or sheeting, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, subcutaneous fillers (fillers, grafts, implants), tattoo, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing/ablation/treatment, scar revision surgery, etc. These can be administered by the patient, nurse, and/or doctor. Specifically, management of... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Treatment for scars

There are a number of possible treatments for depressed scars. I prefer a long term approach. Exfoliation and skin resurfacing are a common theme. These can be achieved with chemical peels, laser, and dermabrasion, depending on skin tone. Some use fillers to "plump out" depressions. I have had little success with this technique. Lasering is more difficult in patients of color as it may lead to hyperpigmentation. I prefer staged chemical... more

Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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