Q: During my teens I suffered severe acne problems resulting in atrophic scars. A local skin specialist suggested a treatment called subcision, and I underwent six sessions with him. As I didn’t see any sign of improvement, and the treatments were very painful, I stopped. Now I’m concerned that maybe I gave up too quickly. If I resume this form of treatment, do I have any hope of seeing an improvement? Is there any other easy way to permanently remove the scars?
A: Unfortunately, there is no foolproof way to remove atrophic scars and, as you’ve experienced firsthand, invasive procedures can have undesirable side effects. I recommend that you try applying a topical DMAE/alpha lipoic acid/pycnogenol combination twice a day; this could help diminish the appearance of the scars.
So what products do you recommend for the atrophic scars? You mention DMAE, alpha lipoic acid, and pycnogenol, but there are many products with those ingredients? Can you specify which products specifically that you recommend?
Hi Mina. It is always good to check with a dermatologist, depending on the severity of your atrophic scarring. The combination of Advanced Face Firming Activator and High Potency Evening Repair works well to diminish the appearance of such scars. Both are high in DMAE and Alpha Lipoic Acid.