Can Subcision, CO2 Fractional Resurfing and PRP be done at the same time to treat Acne Scars?

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I have acne scars since I was 16 years old and I am 34 now. I've tried CO2 Resurfing twice and Derma Roller for several times but it doesn't give me the result that I want to. Now, I want to try 3 procedures in one sitting, Subsiccion, CO2 and PRP... Is it possible? Thanks.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

I agree with Dr. Lim.  We routinely combined CO2, subcision, PRP and we add infini.  The combination treatment  is  more effective  and has less downtime  then individual  sessions .  The PRP can be used as an injection as well as topically to decrease the healing time.Cosmeticskin.com

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Yes -absolutely. Combination treatments such as subcision, fractional and PRP work best. The synergy of treatments target specific scar types. This means better overall outcomes with less downtime. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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