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How long is it suitable to wait for chickenpox scar healing before going for any treatment? (Photos)

Its said that early scars when treated give better results. I had chicken pox on 18th of sept'16. I had total 9 scabs on my face out of which two are still there . As the scabs fall they leave behind a slight depressed shiny brownish pink skin.( Note the skin is shiny there like it needs to come off)Should i wait to see if the scars heal and skin peels off naturally or go for scar treatment at earliest. My derm has prescribed t bact(mupirocin) for post scab inflammation. Please advice.

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When is the Time To Treat--Chicken Pox Scars Treatment, Subcision, Bellafill

October 13th, 2016
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You can have an evaluation now. You can get some good improvement with subcision and bellafill filler injections, but you would need to be completely healed. I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in scar treatments for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Web reference: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD


Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

October 13th, 2016

When is the Time To Treat--Chicken Pox Scars Treatment, Subcision, Bellafill

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You can have an evaluation now. You can get some good improvement with subcision and bellafill filler injections, but you would need to be completely healed. I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in scar treatments for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD


Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

Ematrix RF and subcision for chicken pox scars

October 12th, 2016
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I would recommend a combination protocol that includes ematrix RF, fractional laser, subcision, and fillers. 

Best, 

Dr. Karamanoukian

Los Angeles

Web reference: http://www.surgery90210.com/cosmetic-dermatology/38/scar-revision.aspx

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
October 12th, 2016

Ematrix RF and subcision for chicken pox scars

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I would recommend a combination protocol that includes ematrix RF, fractional laser, subcision, and fillers. 

Best, 

Dr. Karamanoukian

Los Angeles

Learn more: http://www.surgery90210.com/cosmetic-dermatology/38/scar-revision.aspx

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
*Treatment results may vary

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