I did subcision with fraxel restore. There were improvements but there’s still scarring. Should I continue with more treatments? Because of my skin tone my dermatologist does not recommend fraxel repair for this procedure. Also, I have hyperpigmentation problems, so my dermatologist recommended cyspera. I’m using it on my whole face in the morning and aklief at night.
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Answer: Simple Manual Subcision For Acne Scars Has A Proven Safety & Efficacy Track Record In All Skin Types Since 1995
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...
In my opinion, Subcision is safe, however most Acne scar treatments are safe in experienced hands. Nerve injury can occur, but usually resolves. Further scarring does not usually occur in expert hands with proper patient selection. Retethering can be prevented with the use of PRP and a...
I have been performing subcisions for elevating and smoothing all kinds of scars--chickenpox, acne, post-surgical and post-trauma--since 1995 when it was first introduced. Conventional and traditional subcision was performed with an ordinary sterile needle, the kind typically intended to be...