What kind of acne scars are these and what are the best procedures to treat? (Photos)

March 16, 2025
Asked By:Jake.S in Newport Beach, California

I have these scars on my face - I'm not sure what the cause. I'm referring to the wavy texture parts and not the ice pick scars. I can only see them under certain lightings. What caused it and what are the most effective treatment/procedures for it?

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May 15, 2025

Answer: A great treatment for these types of scars would be to do a CO2 laser to help resurface the skin and correct the texture

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: A great treatment for these types of scars would be to do a CO2 laser to help resurface the skin and correct the texture

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 28, 2025

Answer: Field Subcisions Can Work Well For Treating Widespread Superficial Rolling Scars Covering The Cheeks

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 28, 2025

Answer: Field Subcisions Can Work Well For Treating Widespread Superficial Rolling Scars Covering The Cheeks

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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