What can I do to get rid of this belly line? (Photo)

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I’ve had this belly line for years. I'm a 19 year old girl and it's been bugging me for so long. I need help getting rid of it or getting it reduced. Please help !

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

HA fillers can be used to elevate and smooth all kinds of etch marks, creases and folds in the "fabric" of the skin. For a more permanent solution, this can be combined with submission. Note: the hard science to support the use of expensive "bells and whistles" gizmos, such as fraxel lasers and RF devices, lags woefully behind the heavy marketing and social media buzz to promote them. And, of course, this is besides the risks for development of post-trreatment dyspigmentation issues and skin textural irregularities. So, you would be wise to exercise use a healthy dose of "buyer beware" caution when being hawked these treatments, Hope this helps and best of luck.

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