I have ice pick scars on my face. I was wondering whether or not Bioskincare product or the derma-rollers actually treat ice pick scar. Also, is there any other method to treat ice pick scars beside chemical peel/laser/filler? thanks so much
June 17, 2010
Answer: Derma-roller not effective
Ice pick scars are the least responsive to the usual modalities. These scars are deep in the dermis beyond the reach of the derma-roller.
Often one can obtain a good result with Fraxel, CO2 laser resurfacing , a deep chemical peel, or dermabrasion.
A dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is experienced in a procedure called subcision would be most helpful. The scar is released from the underlying normal tissue and removed. This, in skilled hands may work. Small punch excisions also can be used successfully for ice pick scars. This treatment can be combined with Fraxel or fillers.
However, realize ice pick scars are much more difficult to remove than say boxcar or rolling scars.
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June 17, 2010
Answer: Derma-roller not effective
Ice pick scars are the least responsive to the usual modalities. These scars are deep in the dermis beyond the reach of the derma-roller.
Often one can obtain a good result with Fraxel, CO2 laser resurfacing , a deep chemical peel, or dermabrasion.
A dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is experienced in a procedure called subcision would be most helpful. The scar is released from the underlying normal tissue and removed. This, in skilled hands may work. Small punch excisions also can be used successfully for ice pick scars. This treatment can be combined with Fraxel or fillers.
However, realize ice pick scars are much more difficult to remove than say boxcar or rolling scars.
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