I've suffered with acne scars for years. Had ablative laser resurfacing about 15 years ago for scars on face, which helped. However, I'm unhappy w/the scars on my chest, upper back, and shoulders, which are hypo-pigmented. Some of the scars (basically atrophic) are depressed & others are flush w/skin & tend to crinkle if I raise my shoulders (if that make sense). Did multiple test spots on shoulder & chest w/Fraxel but NO results. I'm told that CO2 Fractionated may yield good results. Thoughts?
Answer: Recommend doing a combination of CO2 and a Melapeel to help even out skin texture and tone caused by acne scarring 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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Answer: Recommend doing a combination of CO2 and a Melapeel to help even out skin texture and tone caused by acne scarring 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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June 4, 2016
Answer: Acne scar treatment Acne scar treatment is usually best
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June 4, 2016
Answer: Acne scar treatment Acne scar treatment is usually best
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Acne Scarring -- Requires a Combination of Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Fillers Like Bellafill, Subcision and Eclipse Micropen I suggest a formal consultation with an expert for a combiatnion approach. I find that fraxel often isnt always the best option especially when someone has a lot of ice pick scars. I think a formal consultation is requred. Best, Dr. Emer.
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Acne Scarring -- Requires a Combination of Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Fillers Like Bellafill, Subcision and Eclipse Micropen I suggest a formal consultation with an expert for a combiatnion approach. I find that fraxel often isnt always the best option especially when someone has a lot of ice pick scars. I think a formal consultation is requred. Best, Dr. Emer.
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February 24, 2016
Answer: Acne scars Treatment of acne scars off the face are going to be more difficult to treat. If the scars are depressed, subcision and fat grafting will enhance the effect of CO2 resurfacing. I would anticipate the need for a couple of laser treatments, as it is unlikely that a single treatment will fix the problem.
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February 24, 2016
Answer: Acne scars Treatment of acne scars off the face are going to be more difficult to treat. If the scars are depressed, subcision and fat grafting will enhance the effect of CO2 resurfacing. I would anticipate the need for a couple of laser treatments, as it is unlikely that a single treatment will fix the problem.
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February 23, 2016
Answer: Fraxel dual vs CO2 The further from your face you go, the harder the scars are to treat. I suspect you had fraxel dual with the 1550nm wavelength, which we often do use for scarring, but produces moderate responses over a series of treatments. I often use it as a low down-time procedure for facial scars, rejuvenation, stretch-marks and non-facial scars. A fractionated CO2 device (such as Fraxel Re:Pair or the Syneron CORE) may produce more significant results, but have a lower threshold for complications and a higher down-time. See an experienced laser dermatologist or plastic surgeon for your best treatment combination. Best wishes, Shobhan.
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February 23, 2016
Answer: Fraxel dual vs CO2 The further from your face you go, the harder the scars are to treat. I suspect you had fraxel dual with the 1550nm wavelength, which we often do use for scarring, but produces moderate responses over a series of treatments. I often use it as a low down-time procedure for facial scars, rejuvenation, stretch-marks and non-facial scars. A fractionated CO2 device (such as Fraxel Re:Pair or the Syneron CORE) may produce more significant results, but have a lower threshold for complications and a higher down-time. See an experienced laser dermatologist or plastic surgeon for your best treatment combination. Best wishes, Shobhan.
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