I have acne scarring from cystic pimples when I was younger. They're shallow boxcar type. I also have large pores and just all over uneven texture. I've had one dermapen treatment before, a derma roller treatment and laser before but never continued treatments because of money issues. This time I want to go all the way and get all the number of treatments I need done to achieve desired results. I know it takes time. Which treatment should I choose? Photo attached.
February 18, 2018
Answer: Laser vs microneedling for acne scars Thank you for your question. It's difficult to say if one is better than the other as the laser offers many other benefits that microneedling doesn't. However, if improvement in your acne scars is your goal, and if you're on a budget, microneedling is the way to go. Having professional dermapen treatments at the highest setting over 5-6 sessions will give you 30-40% improvement in the acne scars on the entire face. I would consider performing Bellafill first into all of the scars to maximize the scars before microneedling to get the best results. If you have deep icepick scars that don't improve when you pull the skin apart, then you want those removed surgically first, then have the Bellafill, then have the professional microneedling performed. Hope that helps.
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February 18, 2018
Answer: Laser vs microneedling for acne scars Thank you for your question. It's difficult to say if one is better than the other as the laser offers many other benefits that microneedling doesn't. However, if improvement in your acne scars is your goal, and if you're on a budget, microneedling is the way to go. Having professional dermapen treatments at the highest setting over 5-6 sessions will give you 30-40% improvement in the acne scars on the entire face. I would consider performing Bellafill first into all of the scars to maximize the scars before microneedling to get the best results. If you have deep icepick scars that don't improve when you pull the skin apart, then you want those removed surgically first, then have the Bellafill, then have the professional microneedling performed. Hope that helps.
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February 18, 2018
Answer: Acne scars A combination of deep and superficial treatments work best. Under the acne scar I use an FDA approved 5 year filler; Bellafill. Bellafill plumps out the acne scar and stimulates collagen production under the skin. For the surface I use Dermapen with Regenica Growth factor recovery serum to also encourage collagen production.
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February 18, 2018
Answer: Acne scars A combination of deep and superficial treatments work best. Under the acne scar I use an FDA approved 5 year filler; Bellafill. Bellafill plumps out the acne scar and stimulates collagen production under the skin. For the surface I use Dermapen with Regenica Growth factor recovery serum to also encourage collagen production.
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February 18, 2018
Answer: Depends on your skin tone For patients with pigment to their skin, like anyone other than Caucasians, I prefer microneedling. There is no risk of hyperpigmentation or scarring with microneedling like there is with lasers.
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February 18, 2018
Answer: Depends on your skin tone For patients with pigment to their skin, like anyone other than Caucasians, I prefer microneedling. There is no risk of hyperpigmentation or scarring with microneedling like there is with lasers.
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