How to remove shingle scars/dent-like marks on my face? (Photos)

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I had shingles on my eye, eyebrow and hairline 7 weeks ago. While it has mostly cleared I still have dent like marks on my face. How can I get these to go away?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hello.  Very sorry to see what happened after the shingles.  You are on the right track in attempting to get the marks treated early on in the recovery.  If the scars linger for a period of years, they are tougher to revise.  We would offer a deep fractional resurfacing treatment.  Likely 1-3 visits for optimal results.

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