What treatment can fix enlarged pores and frown lines that were worsened by an aggressive Halo treatment?

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What would be a good treatment to help pronounced pores and pronounced frown lines, acne scars from an aggressive halo treatment and BBL? My condition was left much much worse afterwards and now I have worse looking acne scars and pores (all of them are much more pronounced) and what appears a mild swelling pronouncing skin folds. It is four weeks. Is there anything I can do to fix this it is devastating?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

"​For glabellar lines (or frown lines / ""11"" lines), we inject Botox, Xeomin, or Dysport into the muscle, causing the muscle to weaken and improving the appearance of the lines. These work by binding to receptors that send nerve signals for muscles to contract. Since your body makes new receptors and neurotransmitters all the time, it needs to be maintained otherwise the wrinkles will slowly return as the muscle regains function over time. Neurotoxins take 2 to 4 weeks to start working and lasts for up to 6 months.

For deeper glabella lines or strong 11s, I use a combination of Botox with fillers, lasers and microneedling with PRP. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and expert in lasers and fillers. Best, Dr. Emer
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Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You will first want to let your body fully heal before adding more procedures.  I encourage you to speak with your treating physician about your concerns.  After healing is complete you can consider treatments such as microneedling to improve the look of pores and improve skin tone and texture.

Anthony Farole, DMD · Answer

I would have to see photos but a good option is Radiofrequency or RF Microneedling with INTRAcell. We use this device specifically to smooth skin, decrease pore size, tighten skin and treat acne scarring.

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS · Answer

You have to let things settle.  4 weeks is not long in the overall heading process. Continue to follow your doctor's recommendation for skin care and give it some time.

Leslie Pickens, MD · Answer

I agree you would want to discuss your concerns with your doctor and use photo comparisons.  A skin cell cycle is roughly 120 days so repair and healing are ongoing.  PRP can help the healing and initiate growth of new tissue.  It can be combined with radiofrequency of microneedling.  Topical application of daily skin care is crucial incorporating tretinoin to enhance your results.  Continue to use sun protection also every day after your procedure.

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