What is the best way to remove acne scars?

I have many upper back spots causing scars and not been able to get rid of the scars.

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Celibre Medical Corporation

By: Celibre Medical Corporation | Laser Dermatology & Injections
Orange, CA
Replied on: 5/17/2010

Bleaching creams and laser treatments can both help with this problem. When considering the question of which treatment to use, you must address whether or not active acne is causing the problems. If you get rid of the spots with one of the treatments mentioned but are still getting lots of active acne, then you will continue to get the spots. It's the difference between treating the symptom (spots) vs. treating the underlying condition (acne). You may need to consider how to treat the active acne because if you get rid of this problem, you will not
longer have the spots.




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By: Rejuve | John Tang, MD.
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Saratoga, CA
Replied on: 5/17/2010

The only way to improve acne scars is by using a strong, deep laser that resurfaces the skin. You have several choices. The most popular are fractionated CO2 or fractionated erbium yag lasers. They can give you up to 70% improvement. You may need 1 or several treatments. I would advise you to see an acne scar specialist who performs these types of lasers to discuss the details of the procedure.
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