Are You a Candidate for Acne Scar Removal?

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First and foremost, an individual must be in good health, not have any active diseases or pre-existing, serious medical conditions and must have realistic expectations of the outcome of their procedure. Communication is crucial in reaching one's goals. You must be able to voice your desires to your surgeon if he/she is to understand what your desired results are. Discuss you goals with your surgeon so that you may reach an understanding with what can realistically be achieved.

Having active acne may disrupt your end result or treatment may exacerbate your active acne causing unsightly and problematic flare-ups, therefore additional scarring. It is suggested that you have your acne under control, as much as possible before starting a scar removal process.

Be sure to disclose all past and present medications, if applicable, to your physician or skincare technician. For instance, having been on Accutane may increase your chances of complications such as keloid scarring, skin necrosis (tissue death) and prolonged healing. Even if you have used Accutane 6 months to a year before your procedure is to be performed, it is very wise to let your doctor know.

[beth]

Do acne scars go away on their own after a while? Or is that procedure the only way?