I believe I have ice pick scarring or large pores I am not to sure. I have been to doctors and spa. I did get a Fraxel treatment 1 month ago but it didn’t make a difference at all. Also it ledt to much downtime was almost 3 days. I heard about chemical peels would be good for my scars to? I do also get breakouts so I might go on minocycline. Please look at my photos and let me know what would be best.
August 27, 2018
Answer: Acne scarring can be treated by a series of different lasers or treatments It is very difficult to evaluate scars from a 2-D photograph. It may be that there is a combination of craterform acne scars and dilated (widened) pores but not many icepick scars. One laser treatment does not improve the scars to a high percent except in some cases the fractional carbon dioxide laser (Fraxel Repair) can do that but the scars will still be there and there is a good week and a half to two weeks of down time. A series of Fraxel Restore, Fraxel Dual, or Halo, treatments can help reduce the severity of scarring but there is still downtime, at least 5 - 7 days of downtime of redness and some swelling but not the wound as in Fraxel Repair. Profractional laser produces a downtime somewhere in the middle of these two groups of lasers.There are risks with all laser treatments so please seek a consultation of a laser expert.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Acne scarring can be treated by a series of different lasers or treatments It is very difficult to evaluate scars from a 2-D photograph. It may be that there is a combination of craterform acne scars and dilated (widened) pores but not many icepick scars. One laser treatment does not improve the scars to a high percent except in some cases the fractional carbon dioxide laser (Fraxel Repair) can do that but the scars will still be there and there is a good week and a half to two weeks of down time. A series of Fraxel Restore, Fraxel Dual, or Halo, treatments can help reduce the severity of scarring but there is still downtime, at least 5 - 7 days of downtime of redness and some swelling but not the wound as in Fraxel Repair. Profractional laser produces a downtime somewhere in the middle of these two groups of lasers.There are risks with all laser treatments so please seek a consultation of a laser expert.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.
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August 22, 2018
Answer: Improving enlarged pores with lasers, microneedling/prp, peels, skin care I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. I recommend lasers, microneedling/prp, Cosmelan, peels and skin care. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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August 22, 2018
Answer: Improving enlarged pores with lasers, microneedling/prp, peels, skin care I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. I recommend lasers, microneedling/prp, Cosmelan, peels and skin care. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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