I had loose skin removed surgically after 140 lbs lost and am looking for options that can help to reduce my scars appearance. Two options I found are laser scar removal and permanent makeup/scar camouflage. A dermatologist told me lasers would be a better option. He sited allergic reactions, and the ink running as I get older. My thing is since the ink is matched to my skin, so wouldn't it be hard to see when it starts to run? Also, are there better options out there?
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Self harm scars are usually hyperpigmented and very hard to improve. Treatments include the fractional co2 laser to resurface the scars. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles
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...
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
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