EXCISION AND PUNCH REPLACEMENT GRAFT FOR ACNE SCARS
In punch excision grafting, the doctor uses a round sharp tool matched to the size of the scar to remove it. A skin graft, usually taken from behind the ear, is used to fill the wound. Laser resurfacing procedures can be done to further improve the contours. If the scar is small, a 2mm punch is used and usually no stitch is required and the skin would heal on it’s own and fill the small defect.
Excision and Punch Replacement Grafting Benefits
Patients with deep “icepick” acne scarring are good candidates for punch excision or punch replacement grafting depending on scar size. These treatments can sometimes be combined with laser resurfacing to achieve a smoother contour finish.
