Scars on cheek. Have done subcision + filler twice. No result. 2 x Profractional and 1 x Smartxide. Still no results. Derm (and 1 PS) have suggested punch excision (not scalpel) but I'm terrified after reading horror stories about it and having another PS tell me that only about 30% of acne scar excisions succeed. Is this true? What else should I consider? TCA cross is also worrisome to me. Are my scars to broad for it? What about derma sanding? Please help me with my decision. Thanks!!!
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Yes, your scar does not look so good at present. You might try some Kelocote or bioCorneum on the scar twice a day and apply and let dry. The bioCorneum has both silicone and sunscreen so that is a good choice. Do this for 4 months and no surgery...
The answer is simple- filler for this depressed scar. You will require only one session for at least a 50% improvement in this chicken pox scar. Since your post many years ago, new fillers such as Bellafill have been invented. This has changed the way we manage acne and atrophic chicken pox...