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Ematrix for Surgical Scars?
asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by F. Victor Rueckl, MD
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Tags: comparison, effective, effectiveness, reduce, removal, scar, surgery scar
How much more effective is ematrix than topical creams to help reduce the appearance of scars from surgery?
2 answers to Ematrix for Surgical Scars?
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EMatrix for surgical scars
EMatrix is great for surgical scars, and MUCH more effective than any topical. You need to remember that topicals are just that - applied to the top of the skin and able to penetrate only slightly. eMatrix goes deeper into the skin layers, which allows it to repair surgical scars better because they are deeper in the skin.
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Ematrix is excellent for acne scars even in skin of color
Ematrix is much more effective than topical treatments for treatment of acne scarring. Several treatments are needed for optimal results and not all the scars will completely resolve. You should have an evaluation and be treated by a trained aesthetic physician such as a dermatologist or plastic surgeon and they will be able to let you know if this would be a helpful treatment for you, how much improvement you can expect and how long it will take. The ematrix is one of my favorite treatments...
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Doris Day, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon