I had severe acne breakouts when I was younger and had a lot of cystic or nodular acne. Eventually I was put on accutane after nothing else worked. The treatment worked but now I have severe acne scars and wrinkled skin. I don’t smoke or drink. I do however have a small keloid on my chest. I’m curious as to whether or not the Co2 laser would achieve the results I want. I’m 23 years old and 5’4” and I weigh 110 pounds if that matters. I also wanted to use the laser in combination with Bellafill.
January 10, 2023
Answer: Improving Acne Scars with lasers, fillers, subcision and microneedling/prp--takes a series of treatments CO2 is the best laser for scars, but Erbium and Halo with Profractional are great alternatives. It may take a series of treatments to see improvements and to maintain. Keep in mind that a tailored combination approach will give you the most improvement with acne scars. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 10, 2023
Answer: Improving Acne Scars with lasers, fillers, subcision and microneedling/prp--takes a series of treatments CO2 is the best laser for scars, but Erbium and Halo with Profractional are great alternatives. It may take a series of treatments to see improvements and to maintain. Keep in mind that a tailored combination approach will give you the most improvement with acne scars. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
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December 28, 2022
Answer: Exercise A Hefty Dose Caution When Considering C02 Laser & Permanent Fillers First, close up photos of the scars that bother you and a photo of the chest keloid would have been helpful. From what can be seen, at least of the forehead and glabella region between the eyes, the scars seen would be amenable to simple subcision to elevate and smooth them, and the forehead worry lines could be improved quite simply by the use of Botox (or other neurotoxins) to diminish the forehead muscular movements responsible for their development combined with the injection of a cohesive, low viscosity HA filler for the static lines that have already formed. Both of the aforementioned are quick, nonsurgical, relatively inexpensive and engender little to no significant downtime. By contrast, CO2 laser is a relatively expensive procedure, that, like dermabrasion, engenders significant downtime and carries risks for permanent scarring, dyspigmentation, etc. And permanent fillers are ill-advised, as well, since they have the potential for eventuating into distressing adverse reactions, such as nodules and granulomas soon after treatment, but even five, ten or twenty+ years later. So, be very cautious in what you research on Drs. Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube, as most of what you find there is from non-professional influencers, companies selling their products, rather than from true professionals. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck and Happy New Year.
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December 28, 2022
Answer: Exercise A Hefty Dose Caution When Considering C02 Laser & Permanent Fillers First, close up photos of the scars that bother you and a photo of the chest keloid would have been helpful. From what can be seen, at least of the forehead and glabella region between the eyes, the scars seen would be amenable to simple subcision to elevate and smooth them, and the forehead worry lines could be improved quite simply by the use of Botox (or other neurotoxins) to diminish the forehead muscular movements responsible for their development combined with the injection of a cohesive, low viscosity HA filler for the static lines that have already formed. Both of the aforementioned are quick, nonsurgical, relatively inexpensive and engender little to no significant downtime. By contrast, CO2 laser is a relatively expensive procedure, that, like dermabrasion, engenders significant downtime and carries risks for permanent scarring, dyspigmentation, etc. And permanent fillers are ill-advised, as well, since they have the potential for eventuating into distressing adverse reactions, such as nodules and granulomas soon after treatment, but even five, ten or twenty+ years later. So, be very cautious in what you research on Drs. Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube, as most of what you find there is from non-professional influencers, companies selling their products, rather than from true professionals. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck and Happy New Year.
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