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Do Derma-rollers Help Ice Pick Scars?
I have ice pick scars on my face. I was wondering whether or not Bioskincare product or the derma-rollers actually treat ice pick scar. Also, is there any other method to treat ice pick scars beside chemical peel/laser/filler? thanks so much
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1807anon
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Otpions for treating acne ice-pick scars
There are no treatments that will absolutely eliminate these scars. Isolated scars can be excised, grafted and subsequently dermabraded. I have utilized skin needling in combination with fat grafting and believe it does provide some benefits but generally advise patients that a 30% improvement is considered a successful outcome.
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Derma-roller not effective
Ice pick scars are the least responsive to the usual modalities. These scars are deep in the dermis beyond the reach of the derma-roller.
Often one can obtain a good result with Fraxel, CO2 laser resurfacing , a deep chemical peel, or dermabrasion.
A dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is experienced in a procedure called subcision would be most helpful. The scar is released from the underlying normal tissue and removed. This, in...
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