Old Chicken pox scar removal? (photos)

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Hello. I have had my chickenpox scar for at least 10 years. It is in the middle of my forehead. Although people say it actually suits me and they like the location if it, it has been really hard to see myself in pictures or in the mirror because to me it looks huge. It's like all I can see on my face. I avoid people taking pictures big me as well. I'm not expecting any treatment to make the scar vanish entirety but it would be great if it was raised to the surface of the rest of my skin.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest removal and laser but if not happy with doing surgery then you can do fraxel plus subcision and filler.  start dermarolling at home emeragecosmetics AERIFY x ANTEAGE.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Subcision, a simple and relatively inexpensive technique with over twenty-five years of use to back it up, can be employed to elevate and smooth the chicken pox scar. It may be supplemented with the collagen and elastic fiber-promoting filler and the shoulders of the scar can be made to grade down more gradually with light electrodessication. Usually two to four treatment sessions re required to achieve optimal improvement in appearance in the range of about 60-80%. Make sure to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist or other experienced core aesthetic physician. Best of luck.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

These scars are not easy to treat. Often several treatments and several modalities should be tried. I'd consider subcision with filler, but also TCA CROSS, and even microneedling (with or without PRP, RF etc). A punch excision is also a reasonable option, trading a thin white line level scar for this deeper circular indent.

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