30 y/o male w/ minor acne scarring & large pores. I got quoted $3,900 total cost for a CO2 ablative resurfacing for the entire face (Not neck) it said online CO2 resurfacings go for about $2000-2500. I know they are more than fractional resurfacings but $3900 shocked me. I live in Wisconsin, not Beverly Hills or Chicago where I would expect upcharge? Does this clinic just have a big 'ego?' This is my first surgeon, quote, and procedure - So anyone's '2 cents' would be great :)!
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In our practice we do not spot treat with the fractional laser, unless it is only the eyelids. We recommend treating the entire face, and may treat certain scarred areas deeper at the same time.
A combination approach will give the most improvement. I recommend lasers, microneedling/PRP, Peels like Cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (EmerageSkin roller with anteage AERIFY MD ampules weekly, I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr...
This can be improved but needs to be seen by a board certified and fellowship trained in lasers and cosmetics dermatologist. For this i find that a combination of fraxel or clear + brilliant and microneedling with PRP help improve. But without photos its hard to say for sure if this...