Chicken pox scars

Hi. Im 16 yrs old. I had chicken pox last week. Now, im fine after 1 week. But, it left a lot of scars or pocks in my face. And they are deep scars. Please help me. What can I do to remove these scars naturally or without the aid of laser or surgical? How long would it take to remove these pocks? thank you.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Chicken pox scars are quite tough to treat. Topical treatments with acids and chemical peels can be effective but can take a while for the skin to totally revert to its normal color.  Microdermabrasion can also be done, but this might require several sessions.  Skin resurfacing using lasers is also an option.  If they are deep atrophic scars then collagen fillers and laser resurfacing are quite effective.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.