Been doing Dermapen treatment for maybe 10 months. 5-6 treatments, noticed some affect in smoothing out my acne scars, but I feel like I'm wasting money. I am a person who cannot grow a beard, is bald, and likes to keep a Babyface. First treatment the dermatologist said "make sure not to shave for 2 weeks after this and I've been doing it. Now it has come to a point where she is saying "try and shave at the most once or twice a week between sessions."
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August 1, 2016
Answer: Fractional lasers and Ematrix RF for acne scars
Superficial scars only need 0.5 mm, deep fibrosis needs 3.5 or more mm . Really depends on the scar thickness. Touch and visual clues are important to determine what is the optimal depth. Davin Lm
Fillers such as Restylane Silk, Belotero, or Juvederm can work well to treat lines around the mouth, but the best first option is laser resurfacing or deep peels to induce collagen production. Superficial radiofrequency devices and microneedling can help as well and are less invasive. I s...
Hello and thank you for your question. Micro-needling is very effective for minimizing depressed scars, such as ice pick scars, in all skin types. There are several advantages to using this method. It is more cost effective than lasers with minimal down time. Micro-needling can...
