Chicago ReFirme doctors

	Eugene Mandrea, MD Chicago Dermatologist 3000 N. Halsted Suite 801, Chicago		1 answer
	Carolyn Jacob, MD Chicago Dermatologic Surgeon 20 W. Kinzie Suite 1130, Chicago
	Amy Taub, MD Lincolnshire Dermatologic Surgeon 275 Parkway Dr Suite 521, Lincolnshire
	Steven Nathaniel Mandrea, MD Chicago Dermatologist 3000 N Halsted Suite 801, Chicago
	Talmage J. Raine, MD Chicago Plastic Surgeon 1200 South York Road Suite 4140, Elmhurst

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Matrix RF or IR or Fraxel Repair for Sun Damage and Acne Scars? I am looking to do the ReFirme to tighten my skin. I was told to also do IPL and the Matrix RF or IR. I am in my mid 30s and have been out in the sun a lot. I have wrinkles and sag from smile lines. I have light to medium acne scars, and was told that ReFirme and Matrix would be best with some IPL or microdermabrasion to even out skin tone. Would Fraxel be better? And for someone like me, should I do 3 or 5 sessions?

A: Matrix RF, Refirme, IPL for acne scars

For medium and even some medium-deep acne scars, Matrix RF is the best choice,

I have had some good results in my patients with Pixel (Fractionated CO2 Laser) followed by Matrix RF (2 or 3 treatments each). This combination works in skin types I to IV.

For sagging, you may need some fillers such as Radiesse. To tighten your skin, Refirme works somewhat, as does Thermage. The latter works well in some cases and not well in others.

Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist