Is this normal post Infini RF recovery? (Photo)

After viewing your photograph, you are experiencing a very normal post operative  course. Redness/inflammation, acne breakouts, coffee ground appearance and rough texture are all appropriate in the post op timeframe. Good luck to you during your Treatments!

Thanks for reaching out, Yes, it is normal to have some minor swelling and redness lasting a few days after treatment.  The length of recovery from Infini varies from person to person.  That being said, it is always good practice to schedule a follow up with your provider in order to help you fulfil your skin care goals.  Best,

As as can best be determined by your photograph, it appears that you are recovery from infini RF seems to be appropriate. It's best to return to your expert and get an in-person evaluation. Good luck.

aigerim77, 
Thank you for your question and for the attached picture. Based on your photo you appear to be healing appropriately from your treatment. It's always advised to follow up with your provider after the treatment so that any concerns can be addressed in person. Wishing you the best!
Be well. Hillary Ching, PA-CGerrish MedEsthetics

After Infini, there is usually minor swelling and redness which could last up to 5 days. I think this looks like it should after Infini and have no concerns.

Yes, it looks normal. Now a few things I might add 1. follow up should always be made with your specialist as they know your medical history and the parameters used. 2. Note the grids you have on the temples and forehead? This area is prone to prolonged grids, seen on angled lighting. In this area the settings should be more conservative, as most Specialist pulse the energy delivery wrongly- namely the energy is delivered to the upper layers of the skin. This can result in grids.
If you have any concerns with your healing, contact the specialist that performed this procedure. 
Acne scar revision comprises of many specialised procedures. For the best results, one should target the acne scar type with appropriate treatments METHODS. Using one or two devices is not optimal. As everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring, the best solution is a tailored one. Remember, scar revision is a medical procedure that is technical to perform. It is not dependent on the clinic, branch, machine, or laser but by the skill of your dermatologist of plastic surgeon. 



Take for example deep ice pick scars, and narrow box car scars. These are best treated with TCA CROSS and focused angled Co2 fractional laser in low density. Deep narrow scars respond better to this treatment than even the most expensive lasers. On the flip side, rolling, and atrophic acne scars can improve with fractional devices such as Fraxel, fractional lasers, ProFractional erbium lasers, Infiini –Intensif –Intracel radiofrequency microneedling. Atrophic scars (depressions) can be treated with either fat graft, PRP or dermal fillers. Tethered and anchored scars are best treated with surgical techniques such as subcision. Other surgical techniques that I use include punch elevation, surgical elevation, punch excision and traditional excision for focal scars. Early and very mild acne scars respond well to eMatrix and non-energy microneedling, as well as vascular lasers. Skin colour changes such as PIH or dark marks respond best to sun protection, creams, and Q switch lasers in the nano and pico pulse durations. 



In the vast majority of patients, different patterns of acne scars will be present. Monomorphic acne scarring (scars of the safe subtype) are extremely rare. Careful examination, especially under angled lighting with scar mapping will give you an understanding of what are the best options for your scars. Additionally tactile examination namely touch will give me an understanding of the amount of subdermal fibrosis, as special equipment is needed for this sub-set of acne scars.  In the majority of patients its finding the correct combinations that yields the best results. It is never about the device, it is about the specialist behind the equipment that will deliver the best outcomes. 

Global leaders in acne scar revision will always use manual methods to revise scars, and employ lasers and energy devices as instruments to assist. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Acne scar dermatologist specialist. Brisbane, Australia.