Getting Rid Of Acne Scars

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The different types of acne scars
Pros and cons of various acne scar treatments
Best treatments for boxcar, rolling and ice pick acne scars
How long it takes to recover after acne scar treatment
How to get rid of PIH

Dr Chua Cheng Yu (Veritas Medical Aesthetics) is a frequent trainer at medical seminars and the Key Opinion Leader in Southeast Asia for multiple aesthetic technologies, including the Ultraformer HIFU and Teosyal fillers. His clinic mirrors his philosophy of functional aesthetics: holistic health and beauty. In his spare time he plays the piano, dabbles with amateur photography and maintains a personal blog.

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Which is the best method to treat boxcar acne scars? (photo)

You seem to have a mix of box and ice-pick scars. I'd use mainly combination lasers for that, including some ablative lasers. This still depends on personal assessment and your skin type. Additionally, some deeper scars will benefit from punch excision and microsurgery to completely remove. Stay away from microneedling radiofrequency - they do not work at all for your type of scars.

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