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Deep narrow fibrous scars ("large pores") are first removed. They are replaced by a tiny
"punch graft" or smooth skin, taken from behind the ear.
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Punch Grafting
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Fibrous bands pulling down on sunken acne scars may be interrupted by SUBCISION, allowing
them to become less deep. Then, a "filler" of the patient's own tissue is inserted
underneath these scars to keep the bands from reattaching.
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Dermal Grafting
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The patient's own collagen or tissue can be processed and injected under some softer acne scars.
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Autologous Collagen
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The deepest soft scars can be raised with fat taken from the patient's body, and implanted
underneath the scar.
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Fat Injection
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The skin surface can be smoothed with dermasanding, dermabrasion, or peeling. This area
heals in a few days.
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Dermabrasion/Dermasanding
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Dry ice consists of the application of solid carbon dioxide mixed with acetone in order
to gradually reduce the scars. These treatments are performed every 2 to 3 weeks in the office.
There is no "recovery time" with this treatment.
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Dry Ice
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Microdermabrasion consists of a stream of aluminum oxide crystals that gradually
smooths the skin, cleans out the pores, treats acne, and helps to treat very fine
lines and dark spots on the skin. There also is no "down time" with this
procedure.
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Microdermabrasion
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