I ask because I can't afford to do laser with the surgeon that can offer me subcision. I will have to go elsewhere (probably a nurse) to get the laser done. With the prices, I assume all laser dermatologists must be millionaires! $4,000 for a 40 min procedure, will never understand. Also, is it more effective to do subcision combined with laser on the same day or can the treatments be separated by a couple of weeks with the same effectiveness?
August 18, 2017
Answer: Subscision Timing; Englewood cliffs nj In my opinion, subcision is the gold standard for lifting acne depressed scars. Subcision can be done by itself or combined with lasers. We also use a suction device post-operatively to lift the skin and reduce the Reformation of the tethers. There is some advantage to adding fillers or PRP to prevent the scars from Contracting. Find an acne scar expert. Ask to see photos.
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August 18, 2017
Answer: Subscision Timing; Englewood cliffs nj In my opinion, subcision is the gold standard for lifting acne depressed scars. Subcision can be done by itself or combined with lasers. We also use a suction device post-operatively to lift the skin and reduce the Reformation of the tethers. There is some advantage to adding fillers or PRP to prevent the scars from Contracting. Find an acne scar expert. Ask to see photos.
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Acne scar treatment Dear sd007,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
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Acne scar treatment Dear sd007,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
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