Los Angeles Acne Surgery doctors
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David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste. 612, Beverly Hills |
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Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200, Torrance |
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3 answers |
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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
1301 20th St St. Johns Medical Plaza - Suite 240, Santa Monica |
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Andrew Kaufman, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
267 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks |
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Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
436 N. Bedford Drive Suite 105, Beverly Hills |
1 answer |
Recent Answers
I have tried almost everything to get rid of my severe acne, but nothing seems to work in the long-term, so I am starting to think I need to consider a more drastic solution. When is surgery an appropriate and effective acne treatment?
Acne surgery may help to prevent the development of some acne lesions, but it should never be the sole or primary form of treatment for acne. Acne surgery basically opens and removes closed and open comedones, and therefore, may help to prevent the development of more inflammatory lesions, e.g. papules and pustules (basically "pimples"). Another treatment should be the primary form of treatment, whether that would be an oral antibiotic or oral retinoid or other product. Consult with a board-certified dermatologist to get an idea about what would work well for you.
I have tried almost everything to get rid of my severe acne, but nothing seems to work in the long-term, so I am starting to think I need to consider a more drastic solution. When is surgery an appropriate and effective acne treatment?
Excellent question.
Its important to point out that the management of acute acne is done so with medication. I would consult with a board certified dermatologist who has a practice emphasis in acne treatment. There are various treatment options for this skin condition, and in the right hands, you should see favorable results.
Acne Surgery is used to manage chronic scarring as a sequelae of uncontrolled acute acne and cystic acne. You have several options in terms of managing deep, pitted acne scars. These include laser resurfacing, chemical peels, collagen induction therapy, as well as fat grafting/injectable fillers. Use of a sound skincare line concomitantly will also add to the overall result.
Best of luck,
Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS
I don't know if you understand exactly what a doctor did to me. I think the procedure I had is called acne surgery. I am not sure if the alternate name is comedone extraction--he used needle anyway. He convinced me that he should do this to me. From the first time, my face became totally red, and there was blood everywhere in my face. This situation continued for 3 treatments more (continued breaking the new spots). I changed doctor and did therapy of minaxen pills. Now, I am 21 and I have multiple small, needle-sized scars on my forehead, and some bigger-sized scars on my cheeks, which still look red. Help!
Acne can cause severe and permanent scars, including ice pick acne scars. Laser surgery will not reduce the severity of these scars, but surgical punch techniques and subcision may improve them dramatically. I perform these in my office as an outpatient procedure.