I am a 24 year old female, I am interested in removing a forehead scar from a childhood injury. The scar is light but it is starting to look like a wrinkle. I want to get it removed but I am concerned by the effectiveness of treatment options. Would Morpheus 8 be a good treatment for this? Or what is the best for these types of uneven, old scars. Thanks
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Hi JoanSkin, and thank you for your question regarding the effects of ibuprofen on your upcoming Morpheus8 procedure.
Taking ibuprofen three days prior to your appointment should not significantly impact your ability to safely undergo Morpheus8. However, ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal...
Thanks for your question! Typically, "track marks" after Morpheus8 treatments are gone within 2-4 weeks after treatment. It depends on how aggressive the treatment is. If they are treating for both fat reduction and skin tightening, there may be some marks present for at least a couple of weeks....
People with scleroderma often experience poor wound healing, especially in areas of thickened or fibrotic skin. RF microneedling creates controlled injuries to the skin, which may not heal as effectively in scleroderma patients.
The skin in individuals with scleroderma is often more fragile or...