Acne Scar Treatment
| Acne Scar Treatment |
CO2 Laser | DeepFX | Restylane/ Juverderm |
Radiesse | TCA Peel | Fractional Laser |
| Results | +++ | ++ | +++ | +++ | + | + |
| Downtime(*) | 7-14 days | 2-3 days | 3-4 days | 1-2 days | 5-7 days | 1-6 days |
| # Treatments | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Lasting results | 10 years | 10 years | 6-9 months | 12-18 months | 2 years | Unknown |
| Avg. total cost | $3000 | $3000 | $600/syringe | $850/syringe | $500 | $4000-$7000 |
(*) Downtime per treatment
Treatments:CO2 laser resurfacing, punch grafts, Deep FX ,Restylane (filler), Radiesse(filler),TCA peel
True acne scars can only be improved by removing the top layers of the skin and letting the skin build a new surface combined with maximum collagen production from underneath. This can be achieved by CO2 laser resurfacing. The laser assures precise depth of abrasion, thereby minimizing complications that were common with dermabrasion (not microdermabrasion), such as permanent pigment change.
Deep pitted scars require punch grafts 4-6 weeks prior the laser procedure for maximum fill. Nowadays, fillers can be used to bolster scars. Often, acne scars may be preventable if acne treatment is started early.
| Patient comments (source: Patient Satisfaction Report) | |
| 2009-12-16 13:33:46 | Wonderful experience, it was a completely different experience than my prior visit at the University; I have to pay out of my pocket upfront and then get reimbursed by my insurance but it definitely worth it. My experience at the Texas Institute of Dermatology was very unique; it’s nice to see the Dr. and the staff in such a patient-friendly setting. |
| 2010-01-08 16:10:51 | Thank you Dr Ghohestani for helping me to better understand my acne; my face is almost clear ( for the first time). 2010-02-12 10:32:15 Dr. Ghohestani was the first doc that listened to me without any prior judgment, he looked at my medication list and help me to identify the cause of my skin rash. |
