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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
indented scars dermabrasion or laser surgery?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 31, 2000 12:00AM
, Jan 31, 2000 12:00AM
Natasha:
Both dermabrasion and laser resurfacing can, in experienced hands, help some indented scars. The key is "experienced." You should find one, or a few, dermaologists or plastic surgeons who have performed these procedures on a lot of people, and work with them to get a full idea of the pluses and minuses of what you can expect. To get names, you can speak to friends, or check the website of the Americn Academy of Dermatology, www.aad.org.
Best.
Dr. R
Both dermabrasion and laser resurfacing can, in experienced hands, help some indented scars. The key is "experienced." You should find one, or a few, dermaologists or plastic surgeons who have performed these procedures on a lot of people, and work with them to get a full idea of the pluses and minuses of what you can expect. To get names, you can speak to friends, or check the website of the Americn Academy of Dermatology, www.aad.org.
Best.
Dr. R
Member Comments (5)
by andy Ghaig, Feb 05, 2000 12:00AM
hi there, i have a moderate acne problem and i have tried everything it is really hurting my self confidence i use to be able to get any girl I wanted. But for the last painful year i have low self esteem and I am thinking of taking accutane which i heard get rids of acne forever. Is this true and if so, can you tell me more about it
by dave, Feb 09, 2000 12:00AM
hey bud, i hate to burst your bubble but accutane doesn't clear acne forever. i took it for 6 months, which the acne completely went away. then about 6 months later it came back, not as worse but i'm on benzimycn(sP?). it sure does the trick though when you take it.
by Jake, Feb 27, 2000 12:00AM
hi there,I too have problems with my face i have lots of post acne scars. which is the best way to get rid of these? could there be side effects of acne scar treatments? how dangerous could it be? pls. mail me at ***@****
by Kim Liu, Jun 15, 2000 12:00AM
Can dermabrasion remove or enhance the appearance of white colour stretchmarks?
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