Hi, in December I scratched the surface of my pimples that caused a wound. It lasted for about two weeks and it was able to heal. It was still there so I used Mederma Advanced Scar Healing gel (not as effective). It's been about three months since I've had this scar and I think it's called a pitted scar. It's really red and I'm considering if I should get any treatment? I often use Neosporin for it to heal and Vaseline for a smooth surface so I can apply foundation and concealer to cover it up.
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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...
After 9 months most of the settling down will have taken place. So you may get a little more improvement with time but it will be slow and they will not go completely.So the choice becomes accept the contour or do something about the prominences.Your existing scar appears to have matured well so...
I would use a combination of Melarase creams, ematrix RF, and Clear and Briliant laser to help your PIH scars on the cheeks. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
