Which is the best to to permanently reduce ice pick scars and large pores? Microneedling didn't work! (Photo)

November 21, 2015
Asked By:Rachel2931 in Houston, TX

I've done 6 rounds of microneedling with no improvement in the pore size on my forehead, cheeks and nose. Which tx is the best to make these pores PERMANENTLY smaller? Which is the best: TCA? Fraxel? Microdermabrasion?

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Answers (2)

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Answer: A light CO2 paired with TCA cross for icepick scaring

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: A light CO2 paired with TCA cross for icepick scaring

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November 25, 2015

Answer: Acne Scarring -- Requires a Combination of Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Fillers Like Bellafill, Subcision and Eclipse Micropen

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 25, 2015

Answer: Acne Scarring -- Requires a Combination of Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Fillers Like Bellafill, Subcision and Eclipse Micropen

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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