Acne scar treatment for Asian skin? (Photo)

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I have quite lots of acne scar on my face and I am going to do The first E Matrix this month. Dermatologist said I could do it once a week. Is it ok to do E Matrix once a week? How often of treatment to get the best effective result? Should I combine the treatment with either Fractional CO2 laser, non ablative laser or AHA treatment? Which treatment combination is the best for me (asian skin)? Thanks in advance for the answers.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I use the Ematrix extensively and have found it to be an ideal treatment for difficult acne scars in Asian skin, regardless of skin color. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Craig Mezrow, MS, MD, FACS · Answer

eMatrix (Sublative Rf) uses  fractionated radio frequency to improve skin texture, wrinkles, color and to reduce scarring.  It can be safely performed in all skin color types.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and the pictures.Sublative RF treatment is great for all skin types and does not cause problems with pigmentation as it does not use laser energy.Given your picture, I recommend a combination treatment with eMatrix and also fractional laser as well as an Obagi Blue peel.Best,Dr. Karamanoukian

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

OK, if you could review acne specialists.com.au, this will give you an idea of treatments. I perform all types of scar revision including eMatrix ( EXCELLENT for early scars), however in your case, this is difficult because -1. You  are Asian (PIH and issue)2. Mixed scar types including deep scars and open pores as well as box car scars. You will need a variety of treatments including TCA CROSS, punch excision, erbium laser and possibly CO2 fractional for optimal outcomes. One treatment modality will not give you the best result. All the bestDr Davin Lim laser dermatologist, acne scar specialistBRISBANE, Australia.

Acne scar treatment for Asian skin? (Photo)

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Answer: TCA CROSS, punch excision, and erbium over eMatrix.

Answer: TCA CROSS, punch excision, and erbium over eMatrix.

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Acne scar treatment for Asian skin? (Photo)

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Answer: TCA CROSS, punch excision, and erbium over eMatrix.

Answer: TCA CROSS, punch excision, and erbium over eMatrix.

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