Cheek lifts of no value for acne scars

Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD answers: Cheek Lift for acne scars?

I am a 30 year old African American female. My acne is no longer a problem. However, I have several ice pick acne scars on my cheeks. I have received a suggestion of a Cheek Lift to decrease the appearance of my acne scars. What are your thoughts on this method? What additional suggestions do you have for my Fitzpatrick VI skin type? Thank you!


Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD
5 months ago

 The only rally reliable treatment I have found for acne scaring has be the use of the Fractinated Erbium Laser by Palomar. It requirers 4 treatments  about a month a part. The company says that you won't see result until after the third treatment but my patients all start raving after one or two and it just gets better. There is a need for touch ups every 6-12 months. but it sure works and the reason I say that is because the patients tell me it works and that they are happy. Nothing in the world is better than a happy patient. 

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