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Often fractionated laser resurfacing alone is not adequate to fill in a dent-like scar as you have. Instead, I recommend my patients, with such scars, to have subcision followed by fractionated resurfacing. Subcision is a technique invented by dermatologic surgeons, done under local anesthesia, using a needle or needle-like tool under the skin in the dermis where scar bands and tethers are located. The needle is moved back and forth gently to break up the scar bands.
The photo is less than ideal so if is difficult to discuss. Generally speaking lasers can be useful in treating depressed scars by generating collagen. There may be alternative methods of treatment or adjunctive treatments needed. The treatment of scars may require a series of treatments. What can be said is that 3 weeks is much too early to know the final result as it may require 6 months or more to see the full effect. Additional treatments do not usually require the full healing to proceed to the next step. Several other aspects of scar treatment that you should know: Rarely if ever do the scars totally go away. There are many aspects to most scars such as pigmentation, vascularity, hair loss, texture and loss or even gain of collagen and each may require a different approach (laser, injection, etc)
The groups that you are best to go to with the most training are the core aesthetic surgeons and physicians. This includes dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and oculoplastic surgeons. Good luck.
Greetings, see below.Melasma is a condition which requires multiple steps and treatments to effectively improve the condition consistently over time. In our office, here are steps which are effective: -Pico lasers- The best type of laser for improving the condition. Please not it takes mul...
Melasma is a common skin condition and usually appears on the face, cheeks, bridge of nose, forehead, chin and upper lip in dark patches. Most Melasma occurs in women, but 10% of those affected are men. People with darker skin tones including Latin, Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
Age spots can destroy your complexion. I would start with Melarase AM and Melarase PM lightening creams followed by IPL Limelight and light chemical peels. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Melasma can be caused by birth control pills. For patients who have developed skin pigmentation on the face, we recommend Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams for twice daily use. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS