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I have damaged skin on my face because of serious acne that left scars on my...

Q:

I have damaged skin on my face because of serious acne that left scars on my cheekbones a few years ago. I went for laser dermabrasion 6 months ago, but I am not very satisfied with the results. The scars are not very deep but still visible. I am interested in any way to even the skin surface. Which method is the best, or maybe face lifting would help?

A:

There is no technique to completely eliminate the acne scars. Some larger and deeper scars can be excised and sutured to be turned to a small line along natural expression lines of face; then CO2 laser or dermabrasion may further improve it.

M. Reza Samiian, M.D., FACS
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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