Hi everyone
I would like some opinions on how to treat my acne scars. I just finished accutane 2 months ago and I'm currently using epiduo as a maintenance as prescribed by my derm. I'll soon be incorporating a vic c serum soon to treat some the hyper-pigmentation i have.
As you can see I have quite a bit of atrophic scars on both my cheeks. I've been reading the FAQ and got some good info on how to treat them afterwards - I am thinking of microneedling and probably subcision. I know I need to wait 6 months after accutane to treat them but in the meantime, is there anything I can do to speed up the process? I would also appreciate any opinion on how to treat them afterwards when I can begin scar treatment.
Thank you
Technically, things like subcision and microneedling can actually be done on accutane (new studies have proven that these are okay because they're not resurfacing techniques like peels and laser) but you could wait the 6 months if you wanted. Sunscreen, moisturizer, and a healthy diet with lots of vitamins will help you prep your skin for later treatments maybe add in a Glycolic acid toner very slowly?