Ingrown hairs and dark marks/scars. What should I do? so embarrassed with my body. (photo)

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I have been getting full bikini waxes for a few years. I was very bad for picking them because I wanted them gone and I was embarrassed. I exfoliate And use products with sacilic acid to try and help and even though there is some improvement with the amount of ingrowns I get I have a lot of brown marks or else scars left behind. It’s really making me insecure and I can’t even wear a bikini because it’s too bad what should I do. will I be able to fully get rid of them?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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W. John Bull, MD · Answer

Hello, LHR (laser hair reduction) is excellent for improving ingrown hairs. You should even see an improvement after the first treatment.It is very important that you do not pick at the ingrown hairs as that will make the scaring worse. That is excellent that you are exfoliating! Consider a product called Tend Skin to exfoliate and prevent ingrowns.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These spots can be improved with a combination of Cosmelan, lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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