What can I do to minimize the appearance of acne scars after Accutane? (photos)

January 9, 2023
Asked By:Ak_s in England, United Kingdom

since taking accutane a few years ago, I have been left with a lot of scarring on my cheeks and temple and am looking for a way to improve this. i have tried one round of subcision, tca cross and microneedling however I did not notice any difference.

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September 22, 2023

Answer: TCA cross combined with laser treatments

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 22, 2023

Answer: TCA cross combined with laser treatments

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 13, 2023

Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination of Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Lasers Like Fraxel/Erbium/CO2; TCA Cross; Fractora RF

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 13, 2023

Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination of Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Lasers Like Fraxel/Erbium/CO2; TCA Cross; Fractora RF

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 22, 2023

Answer: Microneedling

Nima Shemirani, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 22, 2023

Answer: Microneedling

Nima Shemirani, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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February 9, 2023

Answer: Microneedling Acne Scars PRP Vampire Facial Cystic Acne Fine Lines Scars Collagen

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 9, 2023

Answer: Microneedling Acne Scars PRP Vampire Facial Cystic Acne Fine Lines Scars Collagen

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 11, 2023

Answer: Subcision, TCA CROSS & Microneedling All Typically Require Multiple Treatment Sessions For Optimal Results

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 11, 2023

Answer: Subcision, TCA CROSS & Microneedling All Typically Require Multiple Treatment Sessions For Optimal Results

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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