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Has Anyone Heard of the New Cell Treatment for Acne Scars Called Laviv?

asked 9 months ago by sallynapa in Napa Valley, CA
Latest answer by Robert A. Weiss, MD
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I had a friend do it for some clinical trials and now the product/therapy is approved, I was wondering if anyone has had it done yet. I guess they take a sample of skin cells, grow them in a laboratory then re-injection them into the areas where you have scars. My friend told it worked really well for him, but I am not sure where to have it done. I think the companies name is Fibrocell but not sure of any doctors that are offering it yet in NOrthern California.

2 answers to Has Anyone Heard of the New Cell Treatment for Acne Scars Called Laviv?

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LaViv autologous fibroblasts for acne scars

LaViv is the trade name developed by Fibrocell. It consists of your own fibroblasts which have been cultured from a biopsy sample of your own skin. The current FDA indication is correction of naso-labial fold wrinkles. Our institute has performed studies of acne scars using the patient's own fibroblasts. These studies have been submitted to the FDA. We have seen improvement of moderate to severe acne scars in these studies. In summary, LaViv can help... more
Robert A. Weiss, MD

Baltimore Dermatologic Surgeon
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You could see some improvement in your acne scars with Laviv. This would not be the best acne scar treatment available.

You could see some improvement in your acne scars with Laviv. This would not be the best acne scar treatment available. The best results in treating acne scar requires a combination of treatments. In my office we routinely see 75 to 100 percent improvement in acne scars using a combination of extensive Subcision, and Fraxel Repair Laser. Scars that are depressed following the laser treatment are filled. This is where Laviv could be used. I prefer Prelane... more
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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