Is there any treatment to help these scars? (Photo)

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

So sorry this has happened to you. At least from the photos provided, the scars resemble ice pick scars, and, if so, TCA CROSS may be used to treat these. You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist scar specialist and wishing you all the best.

Hi apaul. Very sorry to hear about your situation. The scars look like some chicken pox and acne scars we have treated with combination TCA Cross and fractional resurfacing (see link below). These may be an option for you but as you have found out, choosing the right practitioner is most important.