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PRP and Needling

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PRP and Needling

Postby jcarter » Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:19 pm

Hi Dr. Lam,

Do you think that PRP treatments in combination with skin needling can improve acne scars?

Thanks
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Re: PRP and Needling

Postby dr. lam » Tue Sep 27, 2011 5:49 am

personally, no. i have tried needling without success. i recently saw a patient with PRP that i do not believe made much difference. i am open to thoughts though but i am not totally convinced at least not right now.
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Re: PRP and Needling

Postby jcarter » Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:11 pm

I see. It seems like every new technique that becomes available does not work and ends up being a disapointment. I hope there is something that can be done in the near future.
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Re: PRP and Needling

Postby dr. lam » Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:47 pm

agreed and hopeful.
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