I'm 22 and struggled with acne throughout my high school years. It was mainly hormonal and I have been able to get it under control with lifestyle change of healthy diet. I have a definite mixture of boxcar and ice pick scarring on my cheeks and enlarged pores on cheeks and forehead. What would be best? Interested in INFINI RF and TCA Cross... Also would love some recommendations for the best dermatological surgeon in the Portland Oregon area if you have any! Thanks for your help!
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November 9, 2017
Answer: Boxcar and ice pick scars; ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ
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Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
These marks are called petechia and are minute amounts of blood under the skin surface. It can happen in all patients, but more likely to those on some type of blood thinners. It is likely that a supplement contains fish oils, vitamin E. Also if you took aspirin within 2 weeks of the procedure, ...
Minimal if any correction if that is your primary concern. Strategic fillers will address NL folds. RF and other devices can every so slightly reduce the appearance of the fold, but that is via secondary methods and not the primary aim. All the best, Davin Lim
Yes, a combination approach is needed to give the most improvement with scarring. We often combine these treatments on the same day. Infini is a popular treatment, but I prefer Intensif because the needles are non-insulated. These types of scars need a combination of lasers, microneedling/prp, s...
