Will a (mini) facelift improve my acne scars? (photos)

January 12, 2023
Asked By:Lawrence2 in Winters, Texas

I’m a 20 year old male with acne scars on my upper right cheek. I know that face lifting would be unconventional for my age, but I think I might have some good reasons. As you can see, my scars are pretty wide but also shallow. My right cheek is a lot more saggy and stretchy than my left, and the line at the top of my right cheek is far more prominent than the other one. What other procedures would you recommend? How much do you realistically believe my acne scars could improve?

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September 14, 2023

Answer: Dermabrasion of the cheek would help

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 14, 2023

Answer: Dermabrasion of the cheek would help

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 7, 2023

Answer: How laser resurfacing may be right for you

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 7, 2023

Answer: How laser resurfacing may be right for you

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 26, 2023

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 26, 2023

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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January 20, 2023

Answer: Acne Scarring

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Acne Scarring

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 19, 2023

Answer: Facelift for Acne scarring

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Answer: Facelift for Acne scarring

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