I have been recommended rf microneedling by 2 cosmetic dermatologists for papular acne scars on the chin. I know these are very difficult to treat and see varying opinions online. Do you think a few sessions of rf micro needling can help improve the appearance of these? I’m worried about potentially making them worse. Thanks
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Depending on the microneedling device itself, the needles can penetrate up to about 3mm. This is deep enough to reach beyond the epidermal layer and get to the deeper skin structure layers and cause micro-damage which in turn promotes wound healing and improves the appearance of skin in many...
Our office has many different treatments for acne scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Acne 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...
Exosome therapy, or the use of extracellular vesicles, is an emerging and promising technology in regenerative medicine, particularly for skin and soft tissue repair. These nano-sized vesicles carry bioactive molecules that play crucial roles in cellular communication, potentially aiding in...
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