I have had some chickenpox scarring on the bridge of my nose since I was a child. Would a strong chemical peel like TCA peel help reduce the appearance of these scars. Or would treatments like lasers, microneedling, etc be preferable?
July 21, 2024
Answer: Consider Subcision For Elevating & Smoothing Chickenpox Scars Strong chemical peels of any kind, just like other destructive technologies, such as lasers, runs the risk of scarring and dyspigmentation problems, especially in skin of color. RF microneedliing likewise runs this risk. Manual microneedling while an appropriate treatment for superficial, surface color and pigment irregularities is best reserved as a final "polishing' step after appropriate treatment for the scars has been performed. I have been treating chickenpox scars--to elevate and smooth them-- since 1995--with gratifying results. The procedure, properly performed by an experienced cosmetic dermatologist typically engenders little to no significant downtime and since all the work is done below the surface of the skin, there is little to no significant downtime and little risk for complications of scarring or dyspigmnetation. Unfortunately, the problem these days is finding a physician experienced in performing subcision, since so many are into promoting expensive fraxel laser and RF treatments. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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July 21, 2024
Answer: Consider Subcision For Elevating & Smoothing Chickenpox Scars Strong chemical peels of any kind, just like other destructive technologies, such as lasers, runs the risk of scarring and dyspigmentation problems, especially in skin of color. RF microneedliing likewise runs this risk. Manual microneedling while an appropriate treatment for superficial, surface color and pigment irregularities is best reserved as a final "polishing' step after appropriate treatment for the scars has been performed. I have been treating chickenpox scars--to elevate and smooth them-- since 1995--with gratifying results. The procedure, properly performed by an experienced cosmetic dermatologist typically engenders little to no significant downtime and since all the work is done below the surface of the skin, there is little to no significant downtime and little risk for complications of scarring or dyspigmnetation. Unfortunately, the problem these days is finding a physician experienced in performing subcision, since so many are into promoting expensive fraxel laser and RF treatments. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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