Does microdermabrasion really help resurface texture and create new collagen for acne scarring? (photos)

Acne scar treatments require precision and attention to detail. There are several types of acne scars, including atrophic, hypertrophic, PIH hyperpigmented, and hypopigmented scars. Depending on the types of scars you have, our office can recommend a Hidef treatment protocol that can recontour existing scars and reduce complexion irregularities. The results are simply life-changing.

As a general rule, we recommend fillers, subcision, acne surgery, RF ablation, and laser ablation to help with atrophic scars. Hypertrophic and keloid acne scars require pulsed dye laser and IIT SC. PIH scars require chemical peels, Melarase creams (AM and PM) and laser.
If you have ice-pick scars, we recommend RF ablation and TCA Cross.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question.Microdermabrasion is treating the surface of the skin. It helps to get rid of dead skin cells and brighten your appearance. Unless the acne scars are very superficial, it is not going to do anything for them. You need deeper resurfacing for acne scarring, such microneedling or laser treatments that go down in to the dermis of the skin.

Microdermabrasion is good for exfoliating and brightening the skin, but there are better options available to treat scarring. You should consider microneedling with PRP or a fractional laser. Both treat the deeper layers of the skin to encourage healing and softening of uneven texture. You'll need 4-6 treatments, but you should expect to see a softening and blending of the scars.

Thank you for your question.  We have found with experience that PRP with microneedling has been the best treatment for acne and acne scars. Combination treatments with laser skin resurfacing is also very effective. Talk to an expert to see what they recommend for your skin type and follow the recommended treatment protocol for best results. Microdermabrasion would be a waste of money for more serious skin conditions. 
We hope this answered your question! Good luck!

Thanks for your question.  You aren't going to get the results you are looking for with microdermabrasion, but it is a great treatment for cleaning out the pores and giving a bit of a glow for a few days.  Microneedling and laser resurfacing are much better use of your money for improving acne scarring and stimulating collagen.  Make sure your dermatologist has helped you clear up any active acne and their laser technician or aestheticians are the best in the area.  If you have skin of a darker type, be very cautious with laser treatment to avoid post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.  Microneedling if often a safer avenue for darker skin types.  Good luck and see an expert.

Microdermabrasion is a gentle exfoliation technique to buff off dead skin cells. Once dead skin cells are removed, new skin cells will speed up their turn over, creating more vibrant skin with a smooth texture. In order to effectively treat acne scarring, you will need to treat much deeper into the dermis than can be achieved with microderm. The best treatments would be either mid-depth chemical peels (3-5), microneedling with PRP, or the gold-standard a CO2 fractional resurfacing laser. 

Microdermabrasion is a great way to begin resurfacing your skin I would do 3 sessions 2 weeks apart followed by ZO 3 step peel ..and in between treatments I would use an ZO exfoliant with a soft toner