How severe and what type of acne scars do I have? (Photos)

December 1, 2024
Asked By:Affectionate663802 in Los Angeles, California

Depending on the lighting, my acne scars can seem either superficial or severe, and I can't tell! When I stretch my skin, they mostly disappear (maybe by 85-90%). I also can't tell what type of acne scars these are - I always assumed rolling, but could some of them be boxcars? How much improvement might I be able to see? Do I need subcision? Could I potentially go without it?

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Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
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January 30, 2025

Answer: A combination of co2, TCA cross, and Melapeels can help improve appearance of these scars.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
January 30, 2025

Answer: A combination of co2, TCA cross, and Melapeels can help improve appearance of these scars.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 2, 2024

Answer: Subcision Works Well For Elevating & Smoothing Boxcar/Rolling Scars; TCA CROSS For Ice Pick Scars

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 2, 2024

Answer: Subcision Works Well For Elevating & Smoothing Boxcar/Rolling Scars; TCA CROSS For Ice Pick Scars

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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