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I Have Boxcar Scars on my Cheeks, my Dermatologist Recommends Two Rounds of Subcision + Fraxel Laser, What Do You Think? (photo)

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Agnes from NJ

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Fraxel is excellent for acne scarring

Your dermatologist has outlined a good plan for your type of acne scarring. Out of all the available fractionated resurfacing lasers, Fraxel is my laser of choice. Preceding laser treatment with subcision, where the individual depressions are elevated by disrupting the scar tissue underneath the skin, can result in excellent outcomes. If your budget allows, additionally filling the subcised depressions with filler material can further enhance results.

Subcision and Fraxel laser for acne scars

I agree with your dermatologist's recommendation of subcision and then Fraxel laser, but you may require more than 2 treatments. Make sure you do not have any sun exposure after your Fraxel treatments.

I like to treat this type of scan with a single treatment combining tumescent anesthesia, subcision and Fraxel Repair Laser.

I get my best results treating this type of scar with a single aggressive combined treatment using tumescent anesthesia, extensive subcision and Fraxel Repair Laser.

Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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Subcision first, then fraxel

I agree - I would recommend subcisions to the larger scars first. After you heal, consider a round of fraxel treatments to smooth out the finer scars. I think you will see most of the benefit from the subcision of the larger scars first.

Fraxel for Acne Scars

Thank you for your question. At my practice, I have gotten excellent results for scarring with Fraxel. This treatment eliminates irregular skin discoloration, and stimulates new collagen production, tightening the skin without prolonged recovery. After a series of 2 to 4 Fraxel treatments, the cumulative cosmetic improvement is near more aggressive lasers, but unlike more aggressive lasers, redness and swelling eliminated within 2 to 4 days after each treatment. Fraxel is outstanding for... more

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