What treatment is best for acne scars? (Photo)

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Would fraxel or microneedling be ideal to lighten acne scars shown in photo?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​Acne requires a combination approach to get long-term improvement. I recommend a combination of Cosmelan, salt facials, peels, lasers, microneedling with PRP, blue light, radiofrequency and isotretinoin. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer​

Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and photo!  Acne scarring is difficult to treat, but can be dramatically improved.  Assuming these are previous acne scars and your acne is now improved, we would recommend a multi treatment plan for you.  I would advise a consultation with a board certified provider who is an expert in the treatment of acne scarring.  Depending on the type of scar, the plan of care will differ slightly.  Some of the treatment plans will include ResurFx, microneedling with PRP or Sculptra, chemical peels, products and also fillers.  Once your skin has been properly assessed, your board certified provider will be able to start a plan made specifically for your skin type and your scarring.  I hope this information helps and best of luck to you!

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photo. You can treat acne scars by doing a series of treatments via LightPodNeo Aerolase laser or PicoSure laser. The PicoSure laser is FDA-approved and is gentle on your skin, with minimal discomfort or downtime after treatments. PicoSure works by sending ultra-short pulses of laser energy into the outer and inner skin layers. I recommend getting a in person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.

Aurora DeJuliis, MD · Answer

Acne scars need various approaches. I recommend fractional CO2 laser and microneedling using  PRP. You will need various sessions. Prescription Retin A and good quality skin care regime will help your skin along with vitamins taken by mouth to help your collagen production. Fraxel can help but I prefer the above mentioned treatments.

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