I'm thinking of having a subcision and fat transfer procedure done on my forehead to correct acne scarring followed by ablative CO2 lasering. I have mostly rolling scars. I keep hearing that fat fillers last only a few months. Will I have to have this procedure repeated often?
August 2, 2016
Answer: Subcision and fat transfer Great question.First it would help to see photos. Many forehead scars are best treated with excision and placement of the scar in a forehead wrinkle.Longevity of the transferred fat is an area of very active research. It is sure that we do a better job now of cleaning, preparing the fat along with stem cells so that the survival is assured.The subcision by itself is very helpful.I do not think there is anything better for rolling scars than subcision and fat stem cell grafting. The laser is probably a waste of time and money.
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August 2, 2016
Answer: Subcision and fat transfer Great question.First it would help to see photos. Many forehead scars are best treated with excision and placement of the scar in a forehead wrinkle.Longevity of the transferred fat is an area of very active research. It is sure that we do a better job now of cleaning, preparing the fat along with stem cells so that the survival is assured.The subcision by itself is very helpful.I do not think there is anything better for rolling scars than subcision and fat stem cell grafting. The laser is probably a waste of time and money.
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August 2, 2016
Answer: Treatment of acne scars on the forehead. Unlike the cheeks, the forehead does not have a layer of fat beneath the skin. Therefore, subdermal injections with Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane, or fat are rarely necessary. Deeper scars can be elevated, by punch elevation, or excised. This is often followed by dermabrasion or laser resurfacing. Ice pick scars are usually surgically removed. More superficial scars can be treated by dermabrasion or laser resurfacing. Some providers use micro-needling, which is far less effective.
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August 2, 2016
Answer: Treatment of acne scars on the forehead. Unlike the cheeks, the forehead does not have a layer of fat beneath the skin. Therefore, subdermal injections with Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane, or fat are rarely necessary. Deeper scars can be elevated, by punch elevation, or excised. This is often followed by dermabrasion or laser resurfacing. Ice pick scars are usually surgically removed. More superficial scars can be treated by dermabrasion or laser resurfacing. Some providers use micro-needling, which is far less effective.
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