Would IPL work for my skin issues? (Photo)

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture. Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.

Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

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Dr. Karamanoukian

Hello and thank you for your question! Ultherapy or Sofwave would be a great option for skin laxity and texture. They both use ultrasound energy to heat skin tissue and thereby triggering a natural regenerative response that stimulates new collagen. They both lift and tighten the skin gradually over a period of 2-3 months from the inside out without any downtime.

Hello! Thank you for your question. Based on your concerns, I would recommend doing Morpheus8. This is a minimally invasive treatment that aims to resurface the skin, stimulate collagen production, and restructure underlying fat and tissue. Morpheus8 is a great option to reverse mild forms of sagging, jowls, and wrinkles that could benefit from increased collagen production. For the best results, we recommend doing this treatment in a package of 3-5 treatments in 4-week intervals.

just by looking at the pictures I see you have both uneven skin (texture) and spots and discoloration both brown and red. IPL can definitely improve you skin tone and give improve the color more than the texture. I suggest doing a couple of sessions of Erbium Laser skin resurfacing for the texture followed by IPL to improve the tone and color of your skin. IPL does increase collagen production and can improve it as well but I recommend a combination therapy to achieve the best result.