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What Type of Scar Is Left From Cystic Acne, and What's the Best Treatment for It?

asked 10 months ago by Sage80 in Hampton, VA
Latest answer by Hannah Vargas, MD
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Tags: cystic acne, options, type

Can someone please tell me what type of acne scar this is (rolling? boxcar?) and what would be the best treatment for it? The pitting really bothers me. This scar is what I'm left with after cystic acne and it has been about 4-5 months since the cysts went away (this scar is the result of two cysts). When I stretch the skin the scar goes flat and virtually disappears... Too bad it won't stay like that.

2 answers to What Type of Scar Is Left From Cystic Acne, and What's the Best Treatment for It?

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Acne Scars

I agree. From what I see, subcision, small amount of filler and/or laser treatments would all be good options. Strong chemicals in pinpoint scars if you have them is also helpful. Don't forget preventative treatment for future acne! Good Luck! Hannah Vargas, Kansas City
Hannah Vargas, MD

Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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You have two types of scars, pitted and depressed rolling type scars.

I would treat both scars with a combined treatment using subcision of the rolling scar followed by Fraxel Repair Laser treatment of both the contoured scar and the pitted scars. If necessary Perlane injection under the rolling scar could be performed a few weeks later.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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