PDO threads as a type of subcision for rolling and ice pick acne scars?

January 7, 2022
Asked By:rosadamascena in Chattanooga, Tennessee

I am not really on board with the PDO thread craze. But it made logical sense to me that it could be used for acne scars? I have seen a FEW uses of PDO threads for acne scars on youtube, but the final results aren't really clear. I have a couple of more severe rolling scars & a few less serious ice pick ones; I do microneedle and it helps, but that is limited for the rolling scars and it adds up. I don't have a million trillion dollars for bellafill, fraxel, subcision. any guidance would b cool.

Answers (2)

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November 8, 2022

Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination of Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Lasers Like Fraxel/Erbium/CO2; TCA Cross; Fractora RF

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
MOST RECENT
November 8, 2022

Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination of Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Lasers Like Fraxel/Erbium/CO2; TCA Cross; Fractora RF

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 17, 2022

Answer: Scars and threads

March 17, 2022

Answer: Scars and threads

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