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.
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. Good luck!
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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. Good luck!
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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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