I've had these "holes" on the left cheek area for many years due to past acne. I tried to use lighting that gives the best visual of the scarring as it tends to look better in other lighting. I've been told in person that the affected area consists of very shallow icepick scars and/or scarred pores. The area is about half the length of my index finger. What would work best for this - fraxel or microneedling with PRP?
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January 23, 2017
Answer: Ice Pick Scars/Acne Scars require a combination-TCA Cross, punch excision, microneedling/prp, lasers and fillers
I am so sorry for your problem. I treat a great deal of patients who are Indian with your type of skin and it has to be treated very carefully since it is prone to burn if too much heat is used with the laser. It appears from your photo that there may have been too much heat used in this area. ...
There are several studies showing there is no effect on fillers with laser procedures. I would have no hesitation about doing the Fraxel laser. In fact, they can be performed on the same day.
Fraxel can benefit the skin on your hands including age spots and sun spots, as well as skin tightening since it stimulates collagen production. It would work the best in combination with some other treatments. It all depends on your condition. It is hard to give you more detailed and precise...
