I've got some bumps on my nose as mementos from previous bouts of cystic acne. There also seems to be a general light swelling which makes the skin orange-peely when closely with inspected, maybe from a previous fraxel round. I've heard that steriod injections can help reduce hypertrophic scarring. Would that be viable for my case? Anybody recommemded in LA? Background: mid 36 y/o asian male. Previously had fraxel
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Answer: Hypertrophic scar treatment in Los Angeles
Cafe au lait scars will not improve with topical creams. A q switch laser may be an option in your case. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los 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...
Lasers will do little to improve your atrophic and malaligned scar. A surgical scar revision will help even out contour and correct the dynamic scar problems of a lip scar. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles