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Laser Genesis and Microdermabrasion for Acne Scars Failed
asked 3 years ago by overlytiredofscars in Colorado
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: acne scars
I've had 7 Microdermabrasion treatments with Laser Genesis over a series of months recently, and my skin still is sunken in from cystic acne scars.I have done a plethora of other treatments through the years as well to no avail. My skin looks the same as it always did after years of all these treatments. Is there any hope left?
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2 answers to Laser Genesis and Microdermabrasion for Acne Scars Failed
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Treatment of sunken in skin and acne scars
Without looking at your skin, I am not sure that I can give you the correct advice, but I'll try.
You state that your skin is sunken in as a result of cystic acne.
If large areas (1 cm or more) are sunken in, you may need a subcision, to separate the adhesions between the skin and the subcutaneous fat.
Following this, if you have deep boxcar scars (1-4 mm), they can be elevated by using a biopsy punch and then sutured at a higher level (Punch elevation).
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Eugene Mandrea, MD
Chicago Dermatologist
Chicago Dermatologist
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Acne scars need a bigger gun than that. You need Fractional. Pearl Fractional, CO2 fractional, and eMatrix are all good and depend on your skin color for settings.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon