So it's been a year exactly from my surgery and I'm finally back from a recent deployment so now I can't treat it and I was wondering has anyone ever hear of patients using EMatrix to rid their tummy tuck scars and it will silicone sheeting be just as good and if so what brand?? I want to pretty much make it look like I never had one. I'm not a fan of the scar kinda makes me feel self conscious.
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Yes, thats right. I am an Asian Dermatologist, and I treat skin of colour at least 5 times a day with laser. For maximal collagen stimulation I use CO2, Fractional. The second best is Erbium with Coag (sciton laser)The third is ePrime (Syneron Candella)Then eMatrixThen all the rest... Q...
Ematrix uses fractionated radio-frequency. Since radio frequency is "color blind", it can typically be performed at high energy levels for all skin color types.
We have a structured protocol for eMatrix in our Williamsville, NY office. We recommend gentle daily cleansing and Melarase creams to prevent and treat hyperpigmentation associated with the scarring process. Elevase is a great ceramide booster for maintaining proper skin hydration before...
