Best way to prepare for INFINI? (Photo)

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I am getting my first INFINI treatment on 1-28 for acne scars. What is the best way to start preparing my skin and body for the procedure so that I will see optimal results? I mean, in terms of diet, vitamins, products, etc. I am a non-smoker. Thank you.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

It might seem odd, but perhaps the best preparation for Infini (or any of the other relatively expensive energy-based and light-based treatments) is to be sure that you have explored all your options beforehand. I have been singularly underwhelmed by the results of quite a few of the energy-based treatments being heavily hawked out there, finding them to often yield inconsistent and variable results, and in general, to be far more backed by device manufacturer supported marketing hype than hard science.Simpler, less expensive, options, that address the various kinds of acne scars that are typically present in the photo, such as a combination of subcision, medical microneedling, and The TCA CROSS Technique (unlike a "one-size-fits-all" treatment single device approach) may yield overall more consistent and more gratifying results.Best to seek a second opinion from a board certified aesthetic physician with experience and expertise in all forms of acne scar treatment and certainly not any place that may be pushing the use of its new "next best thing to come along" device.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Your best results are when your skin is the healthiest, so that it can maximally create collagen and heal effectively. Stop smoking if you are a smoker for several weeks beforehandUse Retin A/Retinol for several weeks or months prior as prescribed by your docGrowth Factor skincare products beforehand...Lifeline, Regenica, SkinmedicaControl all active acneStop all supplements which cause bleeding for a few days and avoid aspirin for 2 weeks. Motrin, Advil, Aleve should be stopped 3 days priorDo not take any immune suppressants like steroids or biologics before and after treatment

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

If you are having INFINI sun protection is not going to be so much of an issue, as it is RF and not laser. Agree with Dr Steven Weiner's advice. I do agree that INFINI is up there with the best fractional lasers, as this particular system has insulated needles, and not just micro needling RF. Results to date, in my hands, have been good. You will however benefit from a session or two of filler a few months after INFINI as you have some atrophic scars seen on the photos.

All the best,

Dr Davin Lim

Laser, surgical and aesthetic dermatologist

Brisbane, Australia

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