Should I continue Picosure sessions or get other treatment? (Photo)

Question

I've got 2 Picosure laser treatments with 5 months time interval between them for acne scars and I didn't see a difference should I continue ? or get other treatment ?

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question and I am sorry you have not seen the results you desired. At Solomon Facial plastic, we recommend a minimum of 3 treatments (which could be more) in order to see desired results. The time interval is recommended between 4-6 weeks between sessions. Every case is different to the specific individual. Acne scars are also unique in the sense you could require a combination of different lasers and treatments for optimal results.

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I’m sorry you haven’t seen positive results from your treatments yet. Treating acne scars can be quite challenging and often requires a series of treatments and a combination of lasers to produce the best possible results. Make sure the doctor you are working with is board-certified and has expertise in a wide range of laser to ensure your procedure is tailored to your precise needs for the best possible results.

Kathleen Griffin, MD · Answer

Hello, 
The best treatment plan for acne scars would be 3 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart. The collagen and elastin stimulation to fill in those acne scars would best be served 4 weeks apart. Waiting 5 months in between is too long for the ongoing treatments to benefit each other.

Emil A. Tanghetti, MD · Answer

Typically when treating acne scars with the PicoSure laser, we usually recommend 3-5 treatments. So you likely did not have enough treatments to achieve an ideal result. There are other modalities that also work very well for acne scarring. In our practice, we utilize the Vivace RF Microneedling device and often combine it with the PicoSure to tackle difficult to treat acne scars. So you could certainly consider continuing with more PicoSure treatments or consider RF microneedling instead or as an adjunctive treatment. Keep in mind that with any of these treatments, a series of anywhere from 3-6 treatments is generally recommended to achieve the best results.

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