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Best Treatment for Mild Acne Scarring?

asked 2 years ago by jd2be in florida
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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Tags: acne scars

I have acne and am currently taking accutane but I am already looking into my options so I can be as informed as possible when the time comes 6 months post-accutane. Since the scars are mild I don't want to take much of a risk (some of the stories here are scary!). What are the best treatments for this type of acne scarring?

4 answers to Best Treatment for Mild Acne Scarring?

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Filler or Fraxel

You might look into the new Collagen filler Evolence Breeze when this gets FDA approval or Juvederm Ultra. Fillers are much less expensive and conservative than laser procedures. Fraxel Repair might give you a somewhat better result but as you imply there may be some degree of risk. I have seen some excellent results and some where I could not see much of an improvement at all. This type of treatment would require some down time. Medium depth peels, with TCA 35% would also be... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Wait minimum of 1 year after completing accutane prior to scar revision

Any treatment which requires healing will be impaired by the recent use of Accutane and protentially result in worse scarring. Therefore resurfacing procedures are generally deferred for a minimum of  1 year after cessation Accutane.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Proceed with care after Accutane

There are many great options for acne scars after Accutane, but you should wait one year before considering any type of laser. Fraxel Restore is my personal favorite for most skin types, but even light peels or SilkPeel, which are less expensive, can give very nice results. It is not so much which procedure to choose, but the doctor performing the procedure that determines the outcome. My opinion is that a board certified dermatologist well versed in cosmetic treatments is always the best... more
Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist

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