Acne Ice Pick Scarring / “Holes”

Middle Eastern woman with brown skin, Fitzpatrick Type 5, with severe acne ice pick scarring / “holes”. 

What cosmetic procedure(s) do you think produced this clinical outcome?

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Dr. Holder’s Comments

Answer: Fraxel Restore Laser

In my 20 years of practicing dermatology, this population of my patients, including Southeast Asians (Fitz IV or V), Southwest Asians (Fitz V), and Eastern Asians (Fitz  IV), often expressed skepticism and concerns regarding safety and effectiveness of laser treatments in general. This patient was kind enough to give us consent to display her successful outcome from her acne scars so that others can benefit. The proof is here that Fraxel Restore Laser is safe and efficacious for you.

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Acne Scars

Acne scars or ice-picks, often referred by patients as “holes”, are triggered by the inflammatory cascade, which is acne, resulting in the degradation of collagen producing cells and collagen. Dr. Holder’s treatment of choice for acne scars, the Fraxel Re:store laser, targets and restores the collagen producing cells so that your skin can naturally restore itself. Our aftercare regimen is unique to PSD and promotes healing of.

Acne Scarring Before and After
Before Fraxel- Acne scarring (left) After 1 month post Fraxel #3 (middle) After 3 months post Fraxel #6 (right)
Before Fraxel- Acne scarring (left) After 1 month post Fraxel #3 (middle) After 3 months post Fraxel #6 (right)
Acne Scarring Before (left) & After (right)
Acne Scarring Before (left) & After (right)
Before Vitalize Peel-Acne (left) After #3 Vitalize Peel (center) I Month Post Fraxel # 2 (right)
Before Vitalize Peel-Acne (left) After #3 Vitalize Peel (center) I Month Post Fraxel # 2 (right)
Before & After Fraxel
Before & After Fraxel

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