Surgical Treatment of Facial Acne Scars Based on Morphologic Classification: A Brazilian Experience

Abstract

The classification and the staged therapeutic plan for acne scarred patients facilitated treatment and improved outcomes and may allow development of protocols by comparing results among different authors.

Acne scarring: A review and current treatment modalities

“…In the literature, there is one attempt at creating a comprehensive classification system based on several other systems. 27 However, the lack of a true consensus scale hinders standardization of diagnosis and treatment of acne scarring. Some lesions are called ''scars'' but are not truly so by definition but, rather, are changes in skin color.…”

Effectiveness of CO2laser with subcision in patients with acne scars

“…Different treatment options are available, the choice of treatment depending on the morphological type and severity of each scar 3 . Acne scars can be effectively resurfaced with proper use of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) lasers 4 emitting high energy densities within extremely short pulses.…”

Dermaroller: simple and effective acne scar treatment

“…Choice of treatment of postacne scars depends both on the morphological type as well as the severity of each scar present on the face. 6 We have analysed the efficacy of dermaroller in different grades of scars. Excellent response was seen in rolling or boxcar scars, while moderate response was seen in pitted scars.…”