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The most exciting treatment for acne scarring currently is the Fraxel laser. This laser shows marked improvement for mild to moderate acne scarring without the down-time of more aggressive techniques. See the section on Fraxel for more information. For more severe acne scarring Dr. Buckingham usually combines chemical peeling with dermabrasion. The combination of techniques allows blending of the acne scarred area with the surrounding skin, recontouring of the acne scarred area and collagen tightening. This procedure is performed in an outpatient surgery center, takes approximately one hour and has a recovery period of about 10 to 14 days.
To determine if a patient is a good candidate for this procedure, Dr. Buckingham recommends a private patient consultation.
Dr. Buckingham feels that successful facial plastic surgery results from the development and maintenance of good rapport between the patient, the surgeon, and his staff during the consultation and future appointments. The consultation will include a complete facial analysis to determine the best procedure to bring about the desired results and all questions relating to the patient’s specific concerns will be addressed.
Prospective patients are encouraged to call the office to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
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