I have chicken pox scars on my face. Is it possible to remove them completely?

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Careful excision and layered skin closure of the chicken pox scars can markedly improve their appearance.But carefully consider : No scar can be "erased"  only made appear less "visible". Good luck

CO2 laser can be very effective on chicken pox scars. These are best treated with combination therapy, starting with the Cross method, which is a procedure using TCA to regenerate the collagen in the scar, and then to perform resurfacing laser to smooth the surface. Fractionated CO2 is the safest, most effective treatment for scars. However, it is best used on lighter skin tones because darker skin may loose or gain pigment following the procedure. Good luck with your treatments!