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Randall Latorre, MD

Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Q: Does Thermage improve acne scarring?

A:

Thermage uses radiofrequency to generate heat. This causes tightening of the collagen fibers of the skin but also stimulates generation of new collagen fibers. The result is skin tightening. Acne scars are permanent 'divots' in the skin.

I have had my best results using a Fraxel laser. This is a laser that is considered fractional therapy. It has replaced the carbon dioxide laser allowing patients to carry on with their personal and professional lives 24-36 hours after treatment. I have used the carbon dioxide laser which treats acne scarring very well but the associated downtime is the downside. I recommend 6 Fraxel treatments spread out 2 weeks apart. More treatment sessions are required since the energy of the laser is 'fractionated' versus all of the energy in one single treatment(carbon dioxide laser. After the each treatment, my aesthetician applies a special facial mask that decreases the reddness post treatment.

Board certification
EducationUndergraduate: B.S., Mathematics, Vanderbilt University, 1986
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia, 1992
Post-medical school training Internship: Surgery, University of Kentucky-Chandler Medical Center, 1993

Residency: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Yale University, Clinical Instructor, Division of Otolaryngology & Cosmetic Facial Surgery, 1997

Fellowship: Facial Plastic Surgery, in association with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Diego, CA, 1998
Aesthetic medicine experience 10 years (post-medical training)
Professional membershipsAmerican Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Hospital affiliations University Community Hospital, Morton Plant Northbay Hospital, Community Hospital, Trinity Surgery Center, & University Community Hospital-Medical Center
Medical or professional licenseFL
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Location13909 N Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL View map
Additional Office Locations8109 State Road 54
Trinity, FL 34655
727-375-8580
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