I am seeking advice on what type of procedure is best for my situation. I am a 29 year old female of african american / mexican descent. I have been acne prone for years and have recently done microneedling for scarring treatment. This session broke me out badly and I have been recovering. I would like to know if chemical peels are a better option? especially for someone who still experiences break outs here and there.
Answer: Treat Acne BEFORE Treating Acne Scars Just as the original breakouts of acne led to normal tissue destruction and ultimately scars, acne outbreaks during treatment to improve the scars may interfere with and impede the progress of treatment. I therefore typically recommend definitive scar treatments in patients who have ceased have breakouts or at least who have had them suppressed for a sufficient time with appropriate treatments. As far as appropriate treatment of the scars, this would depend upon many factors not specified in the question, such as what kind of scars, how deep, how wide, location, to name just a few. What i can say is that a series of superficial peels and microneedling are best reserved for only the most minimal shallow scars and are unlikely to be particularly helpful in treating deeper scars, such as boxcar, rolling and ice pick scars. Superficial peels can help for treating acne breakouts , however, and are generally quite safe for use in skin of color. You would be wise to make sure that you consult a board certified cosmetic dermatologist who can both help you to treat the acne and afterward the scars. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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Answer: Treat Acne BEFORE Treating Acne Scars Just as the original breakouts of acne led to normal tissue destruction and ultimately scars, acne outbreaks during treatment to improve the scars may interfere with and impede the progress of treatment. I therefore typically recommend definitive scar treatments in patients who have ceased have breakouts or at least who have had them suppressed for a sufficient time with appropriate treatments. As far as appropriate treatment of the scars, this would depend upon many factors not specified in the question, such as what kind of scars, how deep, how wide, location, to name just a few. What i can say is that a series of superficial peels and microneedling are best reserved for only the most minimal shallow scars and are unlikely to be particularly helpful in treating deeper scars, such as boxcar, rolling and ice pick scars. Superficial peels can help for treating acne breakouts , however, and are generally quite safe for use in skin of color. You would be wise to make sure that you consult a board certified cosmetic dermatologist who can both help you to treat the acne and afterward the scars. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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Answer: It is best to do a combination of both for optimal results Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to stimulate collagen and elastin, thereby smoothing contour and uneven skin. These are usually combined with lasers and depigmentation protocols to reduce inflammatory hyperpigmentation (Melarase AM and Melarase PM). Our Hidef protocols for acne scars include fillers such as Sculptra, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Restylane to improve deep acne scars; Vascular lasers to reduce inflammation and post-inflammatory redness and erythema; Fractional lasers to smooth contour and collagen; and Fractional RF to stimulate production of collagen within atrophic scars. Textural improvement and superficial scarring can be improved with Cosmelan peels, TCA Cross for ice-pick scars, deep chemical peels, and fractional CO2. We offer a personalized approach to your combination of scars and a formal evaluation with consultation is recommended to help you achieve your final results. Our plastic surgery office offers subcision and combination TCA Cross to help reduce deeply pitted scars. In terms of pigmentation and skin resonance, we recommend daily use of Melarase AM and Melarase PM coupled with Retinoid creams to achieve brilliant skin.
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Answer: It is best to do a combination of both for optimal results Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to stimulate collagen and elastin, thereby smoothing contour and uneven skin. These are usually combined with lasers and depigmentation protocols to reduce inflammatory hyperpigmentation (Melarase AM and Melarase PM). Our Hidef protocols for acne scars include fillers such as Sculptra, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Restylane to improve deep acne scars; Vascular lasers to reduce inflammation and post-inflammatory redness and erythema; Fractional lasers to smooth contour and collagen; and Fractional RF to stimulate production of collagen within atrophic scars. Textural improvement and superficial scarring can be improved with Cosmelan peels, TCA Cross for ice-pick scars, deep chemical peels, and fractional CO2. We offer a personalized approach to your combination of scars and a formal evaluation with consultation is recommended to help you achieve your final results. Our plastic surgery office offers subcision and combination TCA Cross to help reduce deeply pitted scars. In terms of pigmentation and skin resonance, we recommend daily use of Melarase AM and Melarase PM coupled with Retinoid creams to achieve brilliant skin.
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August 11, 2023
Answer: I hope this helps! We understand that dealing with acne-prone skin can be challenging, and we are here to help you make an informed decision about your skincare options.
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August 11, 2023
Answer: I hope this helps! We understand that dealing with acne-prone skin can be challenging, and we are here to help you make an informed decision about your skincare options.
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February 7, 2023
Answer: Best treatment for skin issues on skin of color Thank you for sharing your questions. There is likely no better treatment than erbium laser skin resurfacing for your skin issues. Chemical peels treat the skin equally all over the face, whereas a laser can pinpoint and treat specific areas differently. With all these treatments, care must be given due to the risk of pigmentary changes. Have a consultation with an experienced oculofacial surgeon who uses the erbium laser.
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February 7, 2023
Answer: Best treatment for skin issues on skin of color Thank you for sharing your questions. There is likely no better treatment than erbium laser skin resurfacing for your skin issues. Chemical peels treat the skin equally all over the face, whereas a laser can pinpoint and treat specific areas differently. With all these treatments, care must be given due to the risk of pigmentary changes. Have a consultation with an experienced oculofacial surgeon who uses the erbium laser.
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February 2, 2023
Answer: Skincare Hi @MissTatooine. I would considering doing microneeding in conjunction with a chemical peel ( a few weeks later) for optimal results. In my experience, microneedling with radiofrequency (Morpheus 8, Potenza) works great for acne scars. The benefit of radiofrequency microneedling is that it can be performed with active acne. Regular microneedling is not recommended with active acne. However, purging after a microneedling session is normal.
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February 2, 2023
Answer: Skincare Hi @MissTatooine. I would considering doing microneeding in conjunction with a chemical peel ( a few weeks later) for optimal results. In my experience, microneedling with radiofrequency (Morpheus 8, Potenza) works great for acne scars. The benefit of radiofrequency microneedling is that it can be performed with active acne. Regular microneedling is not recommended with active acne. However, purging after a microneedling session is normal.
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