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) |
| 2008-02-05 08:51:00 | Dr was very approachable and answered all questions and didn't seemed rushed as so many are these days. |
| 2009-04-06 16:37:26 | Dr. Ringpfeil is extremely knowledgeable about her field. She also put me at ease immediatley and made me feel quite at home. I will definatley return once a year for her to check me.
Her assistant and the receptionists were most helpful and very nice and more than happy to comply with their patients' wishes. Should anyone be searching for a dermatologist, I highly recommend Dr. Ringpfeil. |
| 2008-08-26 18:49:52 | Dr. Ringpfeil was very friendly & took time to answer all my questions. Very attentive & knowledgable! |