What is the most effective treatment for papular/hypertrophic/pebblestone acne scarring? (photos)

January 3, 2022
Asked By:Plucky306231 in Singapore, Singapore

I’ve seen several different opinions on the best treatment for resurfacing of small hypertrophic acne scarring on the chin. NdYAG laser, fully ablative laser, kenalog etc. I’ve also seen conflicting reports on whether these are permanent solutions/the scarring is glandular and will just come back. I have medium tanned skin and definitely scar easily so fully ablative laser is not my ideal choice. I also have ice pick scarring and boxcar so a treatment that could improve them would be good too!

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Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
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January 19, 2023

Answer: Treatment for acne scarring

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
January 19, 2023

Answer: Treatment for acne scarring

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 6, 2022

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
January 6, 2022

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

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