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Years of Acne Scarring Finally Fading — Expert MD-only Care from Dr. Shanthala
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Years of Acne Scarring Finally Fading — Expert MD-only Care from Dr. Shanthala
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I've been seeing Dr. Shanthala for a couple of years now, going in every few months for treatments. I came in with acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin texture. I had chronic acne when I was younger that left me with a lot of dark marks and scarring.
As someone with darker skin, finding the right provider was really important to me. A lot of laser treatments aren't safe for deeper skin tones, and Dr. Shanthala was very deliberate about which technologies she used and which she avoided (for example, steering clear of CO2 laser for my skin type). That gave me a lot of confidence that she actually understood what she was doing rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Over several sessions of UltraClear laser, PRP, and microneedling, my skin has genuinely transformed; less oily, significantly less pigmentation, and the acne scarring has improved dramatically. Recovery was manageable: a couple days of redness, nothing that kept me from going about my day. The main thing was staying out of the sun, which was honestly the hardest part since I run a lot outdoors.
The post-care has also been a big differentiator. She put me on a skincare regimen with medical-grade peptides and exosomes, specifically Kerra+ and Exovex. The Exovex topical exosomes applied after the laser procedure made a noticeable difference in recovery time and I experienced fewer side effects than I expected. It's not just "here's some moisturizer", it's evidence-based and specific, and you can tell the products are chosen for a reason.
During procedures she's thorough, never rushed, and explains exactly what she's doing and why. Communication before and after has been easy and responsive. I'd recommend her to anyone dealing with acne scarring or pigmentation, especially if you have darker skin and need someone who knows how to treat it safely.
As someone with darker skin, finding the right provider was really important to me. A lot of laser treatments aren't safe for deeper skin tones, and Dr. Shanthala was very deliberate about which technologies she used and which she avoided (for example, steering clear of CO2 laser for my skin type). That gave me a lot of confidence that she actually understood what she was doing rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Over several sessions of UltraClear laser, PRP, and microneedling, my skin has genuinely transformed; less oily, significantly less pigmentation, and the acne scarring has improved dramatically. Recovery was manageable: a couple days of redness, nothing that kept me from going about my day. The main thing was staying out of the sun, which was honestly the hardest part since I run a lot outdoors.
The post-care has also been a big differentiator. She put me on a skincare regimen with medical-grade peptides and exosomes, specifically Kerra+ and Exovex. The Exovex topical exosomes applied after the laser procedure made a noticeable difference in recovery time and I experienced fewer side effects than I expected. It's not just "here's some moisturizer", it's evidence-based and specific, and you can tell the products are chosen for a reason.
During procedures she's thorough, never rushed, and explains exactly what she's doing and why. Communication before and after has been easy and responsive. I'd recommend her to anyone dealing with acne scarring or pigmentation, especially if you have darker skin and need someone who knows how to treat it safely.
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