I have tried microneedling in 2019 and Fraxel in 2010. My dermatologist recommended subcision since the acne scars are deep and have been there for 18+ years. DDo you think subcision will be successful, how many treatments do you think I will need, and how much recovery time? I am also concerned about infection since the scar area is large. Do you think fat transfer would be another option?
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Acne scar treatments require precision and attention to detail. There are several types of acne scars, including atrophic, hypertrophic, PIH hyperpigmented, and hypopigmented scars. Depending on the types of scars you have, our office can recommend a Hidef treatment protocol that can recontour...
I suppose it all depends on your definition of downtime.
Personally, I wouldn’t consider a small facial procedure as having any downtime in regards to doing daily activities.
If you’re talking about looking your best for studio photographs, then maybe three months in order.
Personally, I don...
Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...