The fibrous tissue that attaches an acne scar to the skin is part of the body's natural healing process, I assume. I'm wondering if breaking this down could have an affect on how a person's skin ages or changes over time? Does the skin become thicker looking when new collagen is formed, but saggier over time? What is typically seen in these patients 5+ years down the line both good and bad?
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Answer: Subcision long-term effects? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey
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...
I agree with Dr Rapaport- TCA to further raise the scars, add low density lasers. Wait a few months to fade pigment, then resurfacing with possibly erbium. Not a hard job, just have to be patient.
The ideal treatment for acne scars will depend on the morphology of individual scars....
Acne scar treatments require precision and attention to detail. There are several types of acne scars, including atrophic, hypertrophic, PIH hyperpigmented, and hypopigmented scars. Depending on the types of scars you have, our office can recommend a Hidef treatment protocol that can recontour...
