I have a picture with one side of my cheek which has marks and discoloration left from acne. Which laser would be best to get rid of this? My doctor said the fraxel, but I'm having second thoughts and thinking maybe the vbeam might be a better choice.
Answer: Recommend doing beam to defuse redness. Follow with TCA and fraxel CO2 to help with scarring Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture. Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Recommend doing beam to defuse redness. Follow with TCA and fraxel CO2 to help with scarring Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture. Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
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Answer: Vbeam and Fraxel together help scars From your photos it looks like you need a resurfacing laser such as fraxel to deeply penetrate and improve the texture and depth of the scars. If they are red then the Vbeam laser will help reduce the redness. I often do these laser in the same treatment session
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Answer: Vbeam and Fraxel together help scars From your photos it looks like you need a resurfacing laser such as fraxel to deeply penetrate and improve the texture and depth of the scars. If they are red then the Vbeam laser will help reduce the redness. I often do these laser in the same treatment session
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November 17, 2013
Answer: Best Laser Treatment for Acne Scars Hi E,The best treatment for acne scars is fractionated CO2 laser, we prefer Fraxel repair laser for our acne scar patients. V-Beam laser is good for red spots. Good luck and be well.Dr. P
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Answer: Best Laser Treatment for Acne Scars Hi E,The best treatment for acne scars is fractionated CO2 laser, we prefer Fraxel repair laser for our acne scar patients. V-Beam laser is good for red spots. Good luck and be well.Dr. P
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May 15, 2015
Answer: How to Treat Acne Scarring? Laser or other Treatment? I approach these kinds of problems from the inside out, first making sure there is minimal ongoing sebaceous or acne activity. This might involve preparing the skin the 4-8 weeks of retinols, exfoliants and oil control agents. Then one could consider external treatments, such as laser. The V beam is a pulsed dye laser, mostly used for port-wine stains and vascular lesions, not skin resurfacing. A laser that uses controlled ablation would be my first choice and there are many, fraxel being a term used for a particular company.
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Answer: How to Treat Acne Scarring? Laser or other Treatment? I approach these kinds of problems from the inside out, first making sure there is minimal ongoing sebaceous or acne activity. This might involve preparing the skin the 4-8 weeks of retinols, exfoliants and oil control agents. Then one could consider external treatments, such as laser. The V beam is a pulsed dye laser, mostly used for port-wine stains and vascular lesions, not skin resurfacing. A laser that uses controlled ablation would be my first choice and there are many, fraxel being a term used for a particular company.
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November 11, 2016
Answer: Acne and redness from acne Inflammatory acne often leaves many patients red or discolored. If you still have active acne it should be treated first. Lasers such as the V-Beam helps with inflammation and redness. Fraxel laser will treat the scars. Please consult a board certified dermatologist who is experienced with scar treatments and these lasers.
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November 11, 2016
Answer: Acne and redness from acne Inflammatory acne often leaves many patients red or discolored. If you still have active acne it should be treated first. Lasers such as the V-Beam helps with inflammation and redness. Fraxel laser will treat the scars. Please consult a board certified dermatologist who is experienced with scar treatments and these lasers.
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