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Severe Scar Formation On The Face Due To Acne. Have Hyperpigmentation And Tanning. TCA With Sotret And Doxy C Prescribed. Need Permanent Cure

Facing acute scar & marks problem on my face due to polonged Acne/pimples. Also, hyperpigmentation & tanning is also there. Kindly dvice. My dermatologist has advised me TCA wit medicines like SOTRET, DOXY C-1 Forte (both once a day for 1 month), Sofradex (to apply) & Adaplene (to apply).... My problem is 8 years old, scars & marks have become hgh from last 1 year
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Superficial scars would respond to peeling but deep acne scars which are mainly pitted would not. In deep pitted scars, one needs to release the scars from their underling attachment with the help of needles called subcision and after that fill in the dead space so create with artificial fillers or fat to smooth out the surface. However, you can go in for the TCA application as the first step and then consult a plastic surgeon for further procedures which I have mentioned.
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Severe Scar Formation On The Face Due To Acne. Have Hyperpigmentation And Tanning. TCA With Sotret And Doxy C Prescribed. Need Permanent Cure

Hello, Superficial scars would respond to peeling but deep acne scars which are mainly pitted would not. In deep pitted scars, one needs to release the scars from their underling attachment with the help of needles called subcision and after that fill in the dead space so create with artificial fillers or fat to smooth out the surface. However, you can go in for the TCA application as the first step and then consult a plastic surgeon for further procedures which I have mentioned.