I saw Dr Calkin in Sacramento for a consult on how best to improve the cystic acne scarring around my mouth. There is a large dent on either side of my mouth (pictured). She suggested subcision with or without filler. I opted for without filler, but now am second guessing myself. Do you think I will see improvement with just subcision? To clarify, I do not expect anything to 100% "fix" my scars so my skin is perfect. I would be happy with modest improvement.
August 2, 2017
Answer: Acne scar treatment Dear Monique7683,I would certainly have to examine you but in general, treating acne and the scars takes a comprehensive approach.There are a variety of ways to treat the scars . A good first step is to get on a skin care regiment that normalizes and conditions your skin such as ZO Skin Health. The next step that is relatively inexpensive is a peel or series of peels.The next step up would be laser resurfacing such as fraxel. Even with laser, some of the "ice-pick" scars still subsist and remain. I've found in my practice that local subscision, using a needle to elevate the scar followed by fat grafting gives the best results for these deeper acne scarsDaniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
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August 2, 2017
Answer: Acne scar treatment Dear Monique7683,I would certainly have to examine you but in general, treating acne and the scars takes a comprehensive approach.There are a variety of ways to treat the scars . A good first step is to get on a skin care regiment that normalizes and conditions your skin such as ZO Skin Health. The next step that is relatively inexpensive is a peel or series of peels.The next step up would be laser resurfacing such as fraxel. Even with laser, some of the "ice-pick" scars still subsist and remain. I've found in my practice that local subscision, using a needle to elevate the scar followed by fat grafting gives the best results for these deeper acne scarsDaniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
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August 13, 2017
Answer: Acne scar therapy in California I recommend that you see an expert who can provide different treatments or combination therapy for your acne scars.I recommend Dr Raffy in Santa Monica, CABest
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August 13, 2017
Answer: Acne scar therapy in California I recommend that you see an expert who can provide different treatments or combination therapy for your acne scars.I recommend Dr Raffy in Santa Monica, CABest
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