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: Infini settings for acne scarring--Intensif microneedling, lasers, fillers, subcision for improvement Infini is a popular treatment, but I prefer Intensif because the needles are non-insulated and gives more robust results. Keep in mind, a combination approach will give the most improvement. These types of scars need a combination of lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision and fillers. It will take a series of treatments and may need some treatments to maintain. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Infini settings for acne scarring--Intensif microneedling, lasers, fillers, subcision for improvement Infini is a popular treatment, but I prefer Intensif because the needles are non-insulated and gives more robust results. Keep in mind, a combination approach will give the most improvement. These types of scars need a combination of lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision and fillers. It will take a series of treatments and may need some treatments to maintain. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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August 11, 2017
Answer: Infini passes, how many; ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ With infini, there are a many variables that effect the treatment. The two most important are depth and energy. Some practitioners do multiple passes , others use single passes. As you're concerned about hyperpigmentation, pretreat with bleaching cream for at least 7 to 10 days will help. Find an infini expert. Ask to see photos.
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August 11, 2017
Answer: Infini passes, how many; ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ With infini, there are a many variables that effect the treatment. The two most important are depth and energy. Some practitioners do multiple passes , others use single passes. As you're concerned about hyperpigmentation, pretreat with bleaching cream for at least 7 to 10 days will help. Find an infini expert. Ask to see photos.
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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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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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August 16, 2017
Answer: Acne and Infini Acne patients generally require more passes and more energy. The scarring is harder to treat than in other patients. For this reason, one must be experienced in the settings and amount of passes. Hypopigmentation is generally not a problem. I would suggest talking to your health professional about these factors.
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August 16, 2017
Answer: Acne and Infini Acne patients generally require more passes and more energy. The scarring is harder to treat than in other patients. For this reason, one must be experienced in the settings and amount of passes. Hypopigmentation is generally not a problem. I would suggest talking to your health professional about these factors.
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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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