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Can anything remove acne scars?

I have acne scars on my face and want to remove them. Can anything remove acne scars?

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Agnes scars cannot be removed. They can be improved.
Yes, there are several skin resurfacing options to help reduce or eliminate acne scars. One option I will describe is micro needling, which has been specifically FDA-approved to treat acne scars. For example, our practice carries a device called SkinPen, which is a microneedling instrument that rapidly injects tiny needles into the skin, which causes a controlled injury that then heals rapidly with a brand-new skin. Generally, like many skin resurfacing treatments, microneedling requires several sessions separated by 4-6 weeks, so that the entire surface area of the skin can be addressed thoroughly.