Is nanofat vs microfat transfer more beneficial for acne scarring? (Photo)

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I was recommended by two different plastic surgeons to have subcision with fat transfer to my acne scars. The problem is that the other one would like to do micro fat grafting (more expensive) and other one would do nanofat grafting specifically for my scarring. I would like to hear opinions from different experts whoch would be more beneficial for my scarring and why? I’m also going to do fractional co2 afterwards.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

fat can be used for scars.
Acne scar treatment needs a combination approach for improvement.  For the best results, one should target the acne scar type.  As everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring, the best solution is a tailored one.  Typically you need fillers like bellafill and sculptra for atrophic indented type scars with or without subcision.  Subcision for depressed tethered scars.  Vascular lasers like yellow laser, aerolase, excel V or IPL for redness or thick scars. And lasers such as fraxel, erbium, co2 or fractional radiofrequency like venus viva, skinfinity, intensif or fractora microneedling RF for textural issues and superficial scarring.  Deep ice pick scars and narrow box car scars are best treated with TCA CROSS and punch excision.  All lasers are combined with microneedling and PRP to get even better results and improve healing times.   The majority of patients will have a collection of different scar types, and hence a tailored treatment plan is needed by an expert physician.  It is never about the laser or product that gives the results, its about the expert behind the equipment that gets you the outcome.  Scars cannot be cured and will need life-long treatments to maintain and build on the results.  For those at high risk for hyperpigmentation (darker skin types or asian or hispanic or mixed ethnicities) we alreayd pre-treat the skin with cosmelan or enlighten lightening peels to prevent complications from energy-based or chemical-based treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Subcision and fat grafting does improve acne scars.Both micro and nano fat grafting can help but you need to know that more than one procedures may be may be needed followed by carbon dioxide laser or microneedling.One treatment can cost 1500 USD in our setup.

Ramakant Bembde, MCh, DNB · Answer

Looking at your photo, it looks like you are having very deep depressed acne scars. Autologous fat grafting is one of the option along with subcision. Both micro & nano fat grafting are effective methods.

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