Acne Scars
Your dermatologist may suggest surgery to help heal acne lesions and
remove scarring and will explain your options. A laser can reshape and
reduce acne scar tissue and reduce redness. Dermabrasion is a type of
surgery that can remove surface scars and reduce the depth of deep scars.
Another option is to transfer fat from one part of the body to the face.
In some cases, a single treatment can help scarring. But for lasting
results, several are often needed. There are also topical treatments
for acne scarring.
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Photodynamic therapy is a new acne treatment. It begins with light
microdermabrasion. This is used to remove dead skin cells on the face’s
surface. Then, an acid is put on the skin for 30 to 60 minutes. After
this period, the acid is taken off. Lastly, the skin is treated with
a laser. This treatment is still being researched, but seems to give
positive long-term results.
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