What would you suggest would give me the most Improvement I've already had Pearl fractional laser with no improvement and can I have my lip scar removed
Answer: Improving facial scarring with lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision, Cosmelan and fillers A combination approach will give the most improvement. These types of scars need a combination of lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision, Cosmelan and fillers. It will take a series of treatments and may need life-long treatments to maintain. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Improving facial scarring with lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision, Cosmelan and fillers A combination approach will give the most improvement. These types of scars need a combination of lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision, Cosmelan and fillers. It will take a series of treatments and may need life-long treatments to maintain. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Subcision For Depressed Rolling Acne Scars; Microneedling For Improving Overall Skin Texture & Color Irregularities Close up photos would have been more helpful. However, it does appear, particularly from both the tilted head photos, that there are a number of rolling scars on the right cheek, as well as significant textural and pigmentary irregularities on both cheeks. If this is indeed so, then subcision for the rolling scars would be an appropriate and relatively inexpensive approach. I would personally not use injectable fat, since lumps, which will be very difficult to treat, can occur. Instead I would choose a biostimulatory filler, such as Restylane Lyft which, through its ability to stimulate new, native collagen and elastic fiber synthesis, can serve to further enhance the effects of the mechanical subcisions. Following this, medical microneedling can prove helpful for blending the residual surface color and texture problems. Subcision, which has been around for over a quarter of century, and medical microneedling that also has an over two decade history, are both relatively inexpensive and tried and true procedures. I am hardly suprised by the lack of success with the fraxel lasers. I have been writing for years that these over-hyped and over-advertised, relatively expensive devices are far more backed by industry-supported marketing hype than actual hard science. The same in my opinion applies to radiofrequency and ultrasound devices. Unfortunately, the quality of the lip photos is not adequate enough for me to comment. You would do well to seek consultation and treatment by a board certified aesthetic physician. Best of luck to you.
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Subcision For Depressed Rolling Acne Scars; Microneedling For Improving Overall Skin Texture & Color Irregularities Close up photos would have been more helpful. However, it does appear, particularly from both the tilted head photos, that there are a number of rolling scars on the right cheek, as well as significant textural and pigmentary irregularities on both cheeks. If this is indeed so, then subcision for the rolling scars would be an appropriate and relatively inexpensive approach. I would personally not use injectable fat, since lumps, which will be very difficult to treat, can occur. Instead I would choose a biostimulatory filler, such as Restylane Lyft which, through its ability to stimulate new, native collagen and elastic fiber synthesis, can serve to further enhance the effects of the mechanical subcisions. Following this, medical microneedling can prove helpful for blending the residual surface color and texture problems. Subcision, which has been around for over a quarter of century, and medical microneedling that also has an over two decade history, are both relatively inexpensive and tried and true procedures. I am hardly suprised by the lack of success with the fraxel lasers. I have been writing for years that these over-hyped and over-advertised, relatively expensive devices are far more backed by industry-supported marketing hype than actual hard science. The same in my opinion applies to radiofrequency and ultrasound devices. Unfortunately, the quality of the lip photos is not adequate enough for me to comment. You would do well to seek consultation and treatment by a board certified aesthetic physician. Best of luck to you.
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Acne scarring I agree completely with using the Infini device for acne scarring. Since I got the device a few years ago I have stopped using any laser treatments for the scars-the results with Infini are better and occur sooner. Best
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Acne scarring I agree completely with using the Infini device for acne scarring. Since I got the device a few years ago I have stopped using any laser treatments for the scars-the results with Infini are better and occur sooner. Best
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Acne facial scarring These types of acne scars typically do well with the Infini device. I have over 23 different devices in my office and this is usually my go to for acne scarring.
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Acne facial scarring These types of acne scars typically do well with the Infini device. I have over 23 different devices in my office and this is usually my go to for acne scarring.
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Answer: Filler and subcsion over fat. Yes 2-4 sessions of subcision with filler can achieve good results. Like many experts who have answered, I would use filler over fat in THIS case of scarring, this is because filler has finesse, fat may result in lumps or no result due to absorption. See a specialist like Novick, Emer, Weiner or Rullan in the US.
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Answer: Filler and subcsion over fat. Yes 2-4 sessions of subcision with filler can achieve good results. Like many experts who have answered, I would use filler over fat in THIS case of scarring, this is because filler has finesse, fat may result in lumps or no result due to absorption. See a specialist like Novick, Emer, Weiner or Rullan in the US.
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