Fractional Laser for Acne Scars
Indented acne scars on the forehead and cheeks can visibly change the look of the upper face. These atrophic acne scars occur as a result of cystic inflammation within the deep dermis of the skin and can lead to long-term permanent scars with textural changes in the skin.
Dr. Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center in Santa Monica is an expert in the management of indented scars caused by chickenpox or inflammatory cystic acne. The goal of treatment is to resurface the skin and eliminate deeply indented acne scars.
A combination of fractional laser and fractional Ematrix can help recontour the skin by stimulating collagen production and thickening areas of dermal indentation. If there is associated scar tissue that is tethering the scars downward towards the deep dermis, subcision may be used to release the fibrous attachments and allow for a complete repair of the contour irregularities.
Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center specializes in difficult to manage indented acne scars and chickenpox scars that have failed conventional therapy such as fractional CO2 laser and pixel laser. By combining many approaches to fractional resurfacing with acne surgery techniques, Dr. Karamanoukian can release scar tethering and improve the quality of your skin and complexion with minimal downtime.