Can I get eMatrix while I still have active acne?

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I am 43 years old. I have struggled with acne my whole life. Mild mostly with pores that continue to get clogged no matter the quality of the products I use! I have been treated medically... it just returns. I also have severe melasma. My skin is a hot mess. I'm getting my third ViPeel next week. Melasma improved mildly. Now I would like to get eMatrix to address the uneven skin texture, but I still have clogged pores and a couple of painful cysts... status quo. Will eMatrix work for me?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

eMatrix is a fabulous laser for treating acne scars. However, if you are still breaking out with acne and painful cysts, I would recommend that you have your acne treated first.  You should consult a dermatologist about possible Accutane and then discuss eMatrix once the acne is treated.  Best, Dr. Green

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Someone with experience can address the recalcitrant acne and acne scars with microneedling which will also address your pores. As well, combination therapy with eMatrix and laser resurfacing. Try Dr Raffy at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica and go to his website about scars on the link below. He uses all of these techniques.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hey there, great post as I just made a video about your question. Yes, my ideal eMatrix candidate are patients with active acne and early scars. I use medical treatments to address your acne, as well as eMatrix- a system I call the Acne Free RF therapy. More on the video below. Cheers, Dr Davin LimLaser DermatologistBrisbane, Australia.

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