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) |
| 2008-05-22 16:28:08 | I thought the waiting room was very nice and all the employees were very kind and took their time during the appointment.
Our last dernatologist that we visited for the first time made us wait an hour and a halve for a five minute appoitment.....so we were pretty happy this time! |
| 2008-05-12 11:46:06 | Office atmosphere was wonderful, which made the experience that much better. It was nice to see Dr. Ringfeil in a not so hectic setting (like Jefferson Dermatology!) |
| 2008-07-02 09:30:03 | Staff was friendly, attentive and polite. Dr Ringpfeild is the first Dr I seen that has been able to provide a viable resolution for my condition |