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What Procedures Can Remove Ice Pick Scars?

asked 1 year ago by Love2loveu in Huntington Beach, CA
Latest answer by Mark Taylor, MD
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Tags: cheeks, female, ice pick scar, options, removal

3 answers to What Procedures Can Remove Ice Pick Scars?

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Management of Ice Pick Scars

Hello and thank you for the question. In review  of your photographs, I would utilize a bifurcated approach to treat the ice pick acne scars. Specifically, I would suggest a Total FX treatment of the affected area primarily. This will provide effective resurfacing to the scarred area. Additionally, I would suggest a series of 4-6 Derma-roller treatments, commencing 1 to 2 months following the fractionated laser treatment. Keep in mind, the benefits of these procedures will take... more
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Ice pick scars respond well to aggressive Fraxel Repair Laser treatments.

I have good success with agressive Fraxel Repair Laser Treatments. Occarionally I will also add Extensive subcision, a procedure that may cut through and release some of the deeper pits.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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Treatment of Acne Scars

Most of your scars look more like superficial saucer-like scars, rather than ice-pick scars which tend to be a bit deeper, bound down and with sharp angled walls to the scar. It's possible that the ice-pick scars do not show up as well in the photo. The clinical exam would give a clear indication as to whether they're saucer-like or ice-pick like. Depending upon this, we could determine the best treratment options. Also, an important factor is how much down-time you could tolerate,... more
Andrew Kaufman, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon

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