BEFORE: This patient wanted the appearance of his acne scars minimized by laser treatment. AFTER: Following fractional resurfacing for laser skin renewal, the appearance of this patient's acne scars has been reduced.
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Skin Renewal, Laser 

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BEFORE: This patient wanted the appearance of his acne scars minimized by laser treatment.
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Alternatives
Many alternatives to laser skin renewal exist. Topical cosmeceuticals, microdermabrasion, and lunchtime chemical peels provide very mild improvement. Botulinum toxin (Botox®) can work very well to relax the over-expressive muscles leading to frown lines and crow's feet. Injectable filling agents can improve wrinkles by filling in the depression. Deep chemical peels, true dermabrasion, and plasma resurfacing are all options that may improve the skin but require downtime and aftercare.


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