Tried micro-needle RF without noticeable improvement. What is the best treatment for my acne scars? (photo)

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Good morning I had 3 micro-needle rf without noticeable improvement. what is the best way for my scars

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. 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

Donn R. Chatham, MD · Answer

Scars come in a variety of types, severity, depth, and other versions. More pronounced scars require more aggressive treatments. Some of the deeper scars, sometimes due to old acne, are challenging to improve. Procedures such as small skin grafts (punch grarfts), dermabrasion, and laser resurfacing can offer improvement and would be best considered a process over time.

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