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Need acne scar treatment. Tried topical creams, antibiotics, blue light, cleanses, microdermabrasion, to chemical peels (Photo)

The only treatment that worked for me was Accutane, I had to come off of it due to cost/insurance. I was diagnosed with cycstic acne. You can not tell from the pictures but I still have pretty bad acne that is under my skin only about 10% comes to the surface the rest is mainly under the skin in the chin and lower cheek/neck area. I am searching for acne scar removal, I have researched CO2 and fraxel they seem to be the best options as I have deep scars. Prefer MD in the Detroit area. Downtime?

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Acne Scarring -- Requires a Combination of Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Fillers Like Bellafill, Subcision and Eclipse Micropen

July 16th, 2016
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A combination approach is needed to get the best outcome. I suggest you see an expert who can get you on a short and long term plan including lasers, fillers, subcision, and skin care. Best, Dr. Emer

Web reference: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD


Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

July 16th, 2016

Acne Scarring -- Requires a Combination of Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Fillers Like Bellafill, Subcision and Eclipse Micropen

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
A combination approach is needed to get the best outcome. I suggest you see an expert who can get you on a short and long term plan including lasers, fillers, subcision, and skin care. Best, Dr. Emer

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD


Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

Dark skin with acne and acne scars

July 15th, 2016
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This would be best treated with the Infini. It is much safer to use on your dark skin and goes deeper than lasers can - up to 3.5mm. It will treat both the acne and scars. Lasers will not treat acne either. Please see the link.

Web reference: https://stevenfweinermd.wordpress.com/2015/05/24/state-of-the-art-in-acne-scar-treatment-2015/

Steven F. Weiner, MD

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

July 15th, 2016

Dark skin with acne and acne scars

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
This would be best treated with the Infini. It is much safer to use on your dark skin and goes deeper than lasers can - up to 3.5mm. It will treat both the acne and scars. Lasers will not treat acne either. Please see the link.

Learn more: https://stevenfweinermd.wordpress.com/2015/05/24/state-of-the-art-in-acne-scar-treatment-2015/

Steven F. Weiner, MD

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

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