I have a shallow scar on my upper lip from a fever blister. I have been recommended either Micro needling (Rejuvapen) or Erbium laser for skin resurfacing of the affected area. (In a photo the scar does not show up well so I didn't attach one.) I am a 60 year old female with very light skin who also suffers from rosacea. Which method do you prefer for scar resurfacing?
Answer: Recommend doing Venus Viva RF on scars to reduce pigmentation and size Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture. Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
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Answer: Recommend doing Venus Viva RF on scars to reduce pigmentation and size Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture. Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
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June 10, 2020
Answer: Improving scars with lasers (Yellow, Excel V, Co2), subcision This scar can be improved with vascular laser like yellow laser or excel v when its red and co2 spot treatment, fillers, microneedling/prp and subcision to help texture and blending. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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June 10, 2020
Answer: Improving scars with lasers (Yellow, Excel V, Co2), subcision This scar can be improved with vascular laser like yellow laser or excel v when its red and co2 spot treatment, fillers, microneedling/prp and subcision to help texture and blending. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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November 15, 2019
Answer: Scarring It is hard to answer your question without seeing you in person. Both treatments can be good for scarring depending on the scar. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the best options for you. I would recommend that before having any of those treatments, if you are prone to cold sores, to prevent getting a flare up by starting an anti-viral medication before treatment.
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November 15, 2019
Answer: Scarring It is hard to answer your question without seeing you in person. Both treatments can be good for scarring depending on the scar. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the best options for you. I would recommend that before having any of those treatments, if you are prone to cold sores, to prevent getting a flare up by starting an anti-viral medication before treatment.
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October 26, 2019
Answer: Scars and lasers In the context of your age, without more information and clinical examination, the probability is that laser would be better. Many other factors come into play, and hence the best avenue should be chosen by your PS or Dermatologist. The ideal treatment for acne scars will depend on the morphology of individual scars. For example, rolling scars are best treated with subcision, atrophic scars with fillers, pick-ice pick scars with TCA or Phenol CROSS/ Paint, box-scar scars with fractional laser/ modified TCA/ phenol chemical peels, hypertrophic scars with steroid injections/modulated fractional delivery.
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October 26, 2019
Answer: Scars and lasers In the context of your age, without more information and clinical examination, the probability is that laser would be better. Many other factors come into play, and hence the best avenue should be chosen by your PS or Dermatologist. The ideal treatment for acne scars will depend on the morphology of individual scars. For example, rolling scars are best treated with subcision, atrophic scars with fillers, pick-ice pick scars with TCA or Phenol CROSS/ Paint, box-scar scars with fractional laser/ modified TCA/ phenol chemical peels, hypertrophic scars with steroid injections/modulated fractional delivery.
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