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Reduce Deep Acne Scars
Susan Evans, MD posted:
A minimally invasive and exceptionally effective treatment to reduce acne scars is microdermabrasion. This is a manual exfoliation that removes the outer layers of dead skin to stimulate new cell growth. This process removes deep acne scarring and should be done in a series of 4 to 6 treatments.
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8 Replies |Report This| Share this:Reduce Deep Acne ScarsA minimally invasive and exceptionally effective treatment to reduce acne scars is microdermabrasion. This is a manual exfoliation that removes the outer layers of dead skin to stimulate new cell growth. This process removes deep acne scarring and should be done in a series of 4 to 6 treatments.
SToosi responded:
This comment is really misleading for patients. Particularly, when saying "exceptionally effective" or " removes deep acne scarring" looks more like an advertisement than a scientific expert's comment. Honestly, during my practice of treating hundreds of patients with acne scars, I have never seen a patient, even with moderate scars who benefit significantly from microdermabrasion. So, my recommendation for patients is to lower your expectations because it does not do anything more than retinoids.
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Report This| Share this:Reduce Deep Acne ScarsThis comment is really misleading for patients. Particularly, when saying "exceptionally effective" or " removes deep acne scarring" looks more like an advertisement than a scientific expert's comment. Honestly, during my practice of treating hundreds of patients with acne scars, I have never seen a patient, even with moderate scars who benefit significantly from microdermabrasion. So, my recommendation for patients is to lower your expectations because it does not do anything more than retinoids.<br /><br />ST
jingale responded:
what are best things fro normal skin with breakout
Annie_WebMD_Staff replied to jingale's response:
Hi jingale,
You may want to repost your question about acne as a new discussion rather than tack on your question to an older tip thread. That way your question can be more easily seen and found.
As well Dr Colbert has recently answered a few questions concerning acne problems so please look through the board for those questions and answers.
The Acne Health Center is also a resource to read more about acne and acne treatments.
- Annie
You may want to repost your question about acne as a new discussion rather than tack on your question to an older tip thread. That way your question can be more easily seen and found.
As well Dr Colbert has recently answered a few questions concerning acne problems so please look through the board for those questions and answers.
The Acne Health Center is also a resource to read more about acne and acne treatments.
- Annie
Report This| Share this:Reduce Deep Acne ScarsHi jingale,<br /> <br />You may want to repost your question about acne as a new discussion rather than tack on your question to an older tip thread. That way your question can be more easily seen and found.<br /> <br />As well Dr Colbert has recently answered a few questions concerning acne problems so please look through the board for those questions and answers.<br /> <br />The <a href="http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/default.htm"><b>Acne Health Center</b></a> is also a resource to read more about acne and acne treatments.<br /> <br />- Annie
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Annaconduh replied to SToosi's response:
I agree. I have deep acne scars and I was told by my dermatologist and aesthetician that microderm really wouldn't do very much to get rid of them. I've tried retinoids and microderm and even the Pixel laser treatments and have only seen very slight improvement after the laser. What is the basis for saying that microderm is "exceptionally effective" for "removing deep acne scarringn"? Do you have any other suggestions that might be a bit more effective? Because I would really like something to actually work and be worth the expense.
Report This| Share this:Reduce Deep Acne ScarsI agree. I have deep acne scars and I was told by my dermatologist and aesthetician that microderm really wouldn't do very much to get rid of them. I've tried retinoids and microderm and even the Pixel laser treatments and have only seen very slight improvement after the laser. What is the basis for saying that microderm is "exceptionally effective" for "removing deep acne scarringn"? Do you have any other suggestions that might be a bit more effective? Because I would really like something to actually work and be worth the expense.
yes..i have undergone that treatment too on assuring for 90%improvement by the doc..but to my terror..the ice pick scars turned into small box scars..may b the doc is not experienced..i dint see him again.i dont say that they always become more prominent but..as u can read here..it is nt effective..thanks ST.thats very good to be frank
Report This| Share this:Reduce Deep Acne Scarsyes..i have undergone that treatment too on assuring for 90%improvement by the doc..but to my terror..the ice pick scars turned into small box scars..may b the doc is not experienced..i dint see him again.i dont say that they always become more prominent but..as u can read here..it is nt effective..thanks ST.thats very good to be frank
stretchyfernia responded:
I guess there isn't any "exceptionally effective treatment"...it takes time for ANYTHING to work. Scars can be immediately removed but the healing process is longer or you can take the simple route of healing slowly but surely by using creams that could fade scars.
Report This| Share this:Reduce Deep Acne ScarsI guess there isn't any "exceptionally effective treatment"...it takes time for ANYTHING to work. Scars can be immediately removed but the healing process is longer or you can take the simple route of healing slowly but surely by using creams that could fade scars.
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