33 year old male skin type 3 with mixed acne scars. I recently had an appointment with a nurse at a derm clinic for Infini treatment. She said she will do 5 passes of infini on me. 2 passes at deeper depth (med energy level), 2 passes at medium depth (medium energy), 1 pass at superficial depth (low energy). i am worried because i an darker skin type, and 5 passes could make me hyperpigmented for a long time. How many passes are typically done to treat acne scars with infini? Please please help.
Answer: How many passes are typically done for acne scars in a darker skin patient. One must be careful with putting too much heat into darker skin types with the Infini. 2 passes for 3 deeps is fairly standard though. I do feel that the treatment appears to be appropriate and you should do well. If there is any concern about hyperpigmentation, consider using hydroquinones as a preventative measure with Retin A. LED therapy after the procedure will help as well. Also using a Zimmer chiller will help cool the skin between passes and make for a safer treatment.
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Answer: How many passes are typically done for acne scars in a darker skin patient. One must be careful with putting too much heat into darker skin types with the Infini. 2 passes for 3 deeps is fairly standard though. I do feel that the treatment appears to be appropriate and you should do well. If there is any concern about hyperpigmentation, consider using hydroquinones as a preventative measure with Retin A. LED therapy after the procedure will help as well. Also using a Zimmer chiller will help cool the skin between passes and make for a safer treatment.
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Depends on many factors including scar type, depth and severity of acne scars. It really depends I do any thing from 2 passes to 5, depending on the above. If needles are kept at a deep depth, with short PD and lower energy levels, PIH is reduced. Pre treat with HQ, I am sure you are in good hands as the treatment is usually dialled in by the dermatologist. In my practice I do the majority of the scar treatment, and my nurse feathers out the results. 2-5 is my standard. This is my preferred treatment method for darker skin types. Video out soon.
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Depends on many factors including scar type, depth and severity of acne scars. It really depends I do any thing from 2 passes to 5, depending on the above. If needles are kept at a deep depth, with short PD and lower energy levels, PIH is reduced. Pre treat with HQ, I am sure you are in good hands as the treatment is usually dialled in by the dermatologist. In my practice I do the majority of the scar treatment, and my nurse feathers out the results. 2-5 is my standard. This is my preferred treatment method for darker skin types. Video out soon.
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