Solutions to remove pitted scars?

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Fraxel Dual is a laser system that offers a very reliable
way to improve the appearance of acne scars. Additionally it can safely be used
for all ethnic skin types. Many laser treatments use rather short wavelengths
which can easily scatter beneath the skin’s surface and cause over heating.
Scars can develop from this. Melanin is a pigment that creates different shades
of skin color. And it easily absorbs laser energy. Therefore, it is best to use
wavelengths that only treat the target areas instead of being absorbed by
general melanin in the skin.



By deliberately applying laser heat, Fraxel Dual triggers
wound healing processes in the dermis layer which leads to the formation of new
collagen fibers. This collagen fills in the acne scar recesses to create a
smoother and more even looking texture. Fraxel Dual can also shrink pores.
Broken capillaries can be removed by the vBeam laser which uses a specialized
wavelength for clearing unwanted blood vessels.

Thank you for your question. Photos would be helpful.Deep pitted acne scars are usually best treated with direct excision and closure if there aren't too many.Also, little vessels around the nose can be treated with intense light therapy, such as BroadBand Light or a vascular laser.An added benefit is that BroadBand Light, or Forever Young BBL, also improves the appearance of pores.To be sure what is right for you, see a board certified plastic surgeon or board certified dermatologist who has several lasers and who is highly skilled at laser skin correction. Here is a link and a video. I hope this helps.