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Best Way to Get Rid of Boxcar Scars?

asked 9 months ago by missyxmel
Latest answer by Benjamin Barankin, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, cheeks, female, boxcar, options

i'm a 17 year old girl i have boxcar scars on my cheeks and i hate them... they have caused me to shy away from people and made me feel so ashamed of myself. i need help to get rid of these, i went to a dermatologist and they said (fraxel) will give me wonderful results... i'm afraid of being scammed out of my money. :( i just need something that works... please help.

3 answers to Best Way to Get Rid of Boxcar Scars?

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Acne scar treatment - box car scars

There are various options for acne scars, and box scar scars typically do quite well with a fractionated laser of which there are now several types. Many people have mixed type scarring, and so other methods may need to be used adjunctively such as subcision or TCA CROSS therapy. Chemical peels and microdermabrasion will provide modest results, at less cost and downtime, but most people with deeper scars don't find this sufficient. Best to speak with a dermatologist you trust about your... more
Benjamin Barankin, MD

Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon
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Boxcar Scars

There is more than one type of Fraxel laser. The Fraxel Restore laser is non-ablative and is less aggressive with less downtime. The Fraxel Repair is ablative with more downtime. Both non-ablative and ablative fractional lasers are commonly used for acne scars. I often start with ablative fractional laser to get the most rapid initial improvement (one or more treatments) and then I follow up with non-ablative fractional laser for continued collagen stimulation... more
Richard Ort, MD

Lone Tree Dermatologic Surgeon
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Combination treatment with subcision, Derma -K Laser Resufacing, and Fraxel Repair laser give me the best results.

Combination treatment with subcision, Derma-K Laser Resurfacing, and Fraxel Repair Laser give me the best results. Treatment of box scars is complicated and requires a combined approach to get the best results. There are other options, but this work by for the best in my hands.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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