Age 41, female, Liquid nitrogen for sun spot on cheek gone wrong (Photos)

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I am a 41 year old female who went to a local dermatologist to have a sun spot looked at on my left cheek. The dermatologist suggested liquid nitrogen to burn it off. It looks worse now than it did before. On top of that, the second visit he decided to burn 2 other spots on my face that I never even noticed and are now large, dark and ‘concaved’ scars. I am at a loss at this point, and beyond frustrated. Help!!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Age 41, female, Liquid nitrogen for sun spot on cheek gone wrong (Photos)

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