Can you do subcision between Infini RF treatments?

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Can you do subcision between infini rf treatments say I had my first infini rf treatment 1 week ago planning on doing subcision at 3rd week after subcision and go back for my 2nd infini rf 3 weeks later?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for acne scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Acne scars require a combination approach using our HIDEF 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 acne 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 acne scars and indented acne 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 been 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 laser 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.

Subcision works well alone and in combination with other laser and RF platforms, including fillers and air subcision. TCA Cross can be combined with subcision. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your acne scarring.

Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

We often combine these treatments on the same day. I recommend following up with your Doctor about their recommended timeline. Infini is a popular treatment, but I prefer Intensif, because the needles are non-insulated and it gives more robust results. I always add prp and lasers with microneedling and subcision to get the best outcomes. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

Yes, you can proceed as you described. Depending on your treating specialist, these 2 can also be combined. Realize there is some bruising and redness with each of these procedures. Different scars will require a combination of therapies.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Yes, you can, but to save time, and for better results we often combine treatments on the same day, depending on the extent of your acne scars. I use both the Infini and Instensif devices, each as its pros and cons. Infiini needs a stronger solenoid, and if you fibrotic scars that are deep, possibly Intensif or Co2 will be better. If you have severe tethered scars than NOKOR subcision is best. You should have all you treatments either performed, or in some cases supervised by a Board Specialist. Acne scar revision is a sub-specialised field. For the best results, one should target the acne scar type with ideal treatments and not just one device. The web reference below will take you to a resource to help you understand acne scar revision at a specialist level. I embedded all the videos in one page to help. 
  
For example deep ice pick scars, and narrow box car scars can be treated with TCA CROSS peels, mixed scars, rolling, and atrophic scars treated with fractional devices such as Fraxel, fractional lasers, PRP and INFINI radiofrequency. Atrophic scars (depressions) can be treated with either fat grafts, or with HA dermal fillers. Tethered and anchored scars are best treated with surgical techniques such as subcision. Other surgical techniques that we use include punch elevation, surgical elevation, punch excision and traditional excision of focal scars. 
  
The majority of patients will have a collection of different scar types, and hence a tailored treatment METHOD will be best. Careful examination, especially under angled lighting with scar mapping will give you an understanding of what are the best options for your scars. In the majority of patients its finding the correct combination that give you best results, and everyone is unique! All the best, 
  
Dr Davin Lim. Acne scar dermatologist specialist. Brisbane, Australia.

Can you do subcision between Infini RF treatments?

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Answer: Yes you can but combination treatments often better.

Answer: Yes you can but combination treatments often better.

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Answer: Yes you can but combination treatments often better.

Answer: Yes you can but combination treatments often better.

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