Wha is th difference between erbium and infini when it comes to mild scarring and scarred pores on my cheeks. And how much does each usually cost for just the cheek area? I have scarred pores and minor scarring due to glycolic acid and retinol abuse.
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November 26, 2016
Answer: Erbium vs infini; ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ
Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Thank you for your question. Red "track marks" sometimes occur after the Infini RF procedure. We usually see this happen when we treat at deeper depths such as for acne patients. I have never seen these marks be permanent, but they can last for a few weeks after the treatment. We started...
Infini differs from other RF devices. Most RF devices heat the skin from the surface to incite collagen stimulation. With those devices an ideal temperature to set is 42 degrees; as higher temperature can damage the surface layers of the skin.Infini uses insulated needles to deliver a surge of...
There is no need to stop your medications. I would only recommend you stop most blood thinner medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen for these may cause more bruising from treatment. That said, your skin will be more sensitive to sun damage immediately after Infini treatment so please use ...