I have grade 2 acne scars, mainly on my cheeks. I have a combination of small icepicks, boxscar/ uneven textures and tethered rolling scars. I'm a type 4 skin. Doctor 1 recomeneded 3 or so sessions of fontana erbium laser. His reason is that this should be able to treat the mild scar without the risk of hyperpigmentation. They also have eco2 laser on offer. Doctor 2 recomend 2 sessions of coolpeel co2 (with stronger intensity on particular spots/scars) and then subsision with fillers.
August 18, 2023
Answer: Think Subcision For Rolling & Boxcar Scars & TCA CROSS For Ice Pick Scars I think a strong word of "buyer beware" caution is in order here. Just because the so-called light and energy-based "bells and whistles" gizmos out there are expensive and have catchy names doesn't necessarily mean that they are really much more than just a whole lot of marketing and advertising hype and social media buzz. The fact is that the hard science to support the use of any of these devices lags woefully behind the hype and economic incentive to promote them. On the other other hand, subcision, which I have been using with gratifying results since 1995 has a proven track record for both safety and efficacy IN ALL SKIN TYPES for elevating and smoothing boxcar and rolling scars. Similarly, TCA CROSS, another relatively inexpensive technique which I have been using for over twenty-three years, has a proven track record of safety and efficacy IN ALL SKIN TYPES for ice pick scars. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist acne scar specialist. And still another word of advice. Rather than requesting specific treatments that you may have learned about from Drs. Google, YouTube and Instagram, let the consulting doctor suggest the treatments because all too often, to their own later regret ("buyer's remorse"), patients frequently get what they ask for. Hope this helps and best of luck
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August 18, 2023
Answer: Think Subcision For Rolling & Boxcar Scars & TCA CROSS For Ice Pick Scars I think a strong word of "buyer beware" caution is in order here. Just because the so-called light and energy-based "bells and whistles" gizmos out there are expensive and have catchy names doesn't necessarily mean that they are really much more than just a whole lot of marketing and advertising hype and social media buzz. The fact is that the hard science to support the use of any of these devices lags woefully behind the hype and economic incentive to promote them. On the other other hand, subcision, which I have been using with gratifying results since 1995 has a proven track record for both safety and efficacy IN ALL SKIN TYPES for elevating and smoothing boxcar and rolling scars. Similarly, TCA CROSS, another relatively inexpensive technique which I have been using for over twenty-three years, has a proven track record of safety and efficacy IN ALL SKIN TYPES for ice pick scars. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist acne scar specialist. And still another word of advice. Rather than requesting specific treatments that you may have learned about from Drs. Google, YouTube and Instagram, let the consulting doctor suggest the treatments because all too often, to their own later regret ("buyer's remorse"), patients frequently get what they ask for. Hope this helps and best of luck
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