Best way to get rid of ice pick scars?

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i have been doing hydrafacials , 2 vipeels , 3 sessions of microneedeling, tca peels and extractions for the last 4 months now my skin has changed for the better but my ice pick scars remain the same. i use to have a lot of black heads, cysts and oily skin all three have improved thank goodness but still unfortunately battling ice pick scars

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Ice pick scars can be improved with subcision, TCA Cross, light chemical peels, and Ematrix RF.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Ice pick scarring needs TCA cross or surgical removal.  This is often combined with lasers and microneedling in my practice. you should see a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Unlike low strength TCA peels, The TCA CROSS Technique uses 90%-100% TCA applied down the depth of the ice pick (pit) scar in order to tighten the walls and orifices of the pores together.  As a rule, I do a test site on one or two relatively inconspicuous sites and let them heal for a minimum of six weeks. If the results are satisfactory, many scars can be treated in one treatment session. Typically, at least two to four treatment sessions are required per site to achieve optimal results.

Morris Westfried, MD · Answer

An option so to cut out the ice pick with a small punch and to close with a small suture. One spot can be done as test to see how you heal. These scars can then be improved with superficiall Asher when healed.

Best way to get rid of ice pick scars?

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