Dr. Sam Lam Plastic Surgery Forum

hey dr. Lam, im flying in because i have a consultation with you mid june. i have rolling acne scarring that i can't see in normal light, in fact i dont notice it unless a flashlight or direct sunlight is flashing at me from different angles. overall, i would say my scarring is moderate. do you think that i am a good candidate for silicon injections? and do you think you could have a flashlight on hand for my consultation? I could bring my own, but i wouldn't want airport security on my back because of a flashlight. thanks for answering my question in advance.

hi,
first silicone is excellent for rolling type scars. second, i use a spot light from above or tangentially to accentuate the areas when i deal with less severe cases to make sure i hit the area properly. however, third, if you barely see it then silicone may not work. i will have to see you in person.
best,
sml

wow, thank you for such a quick reply. let me rephrase, you can see them easily in certain lighting. can i send you a pic to give you an idea? and if so where can i post it? thanks dr. lam, you are awesome.

send me a PM. i'll take a quick look. obviously, as you know, pics are not a perfect way to estimate things.
best,
sml

one last question dr. lam. i have an aunt who is an aesthician and she has performed tca cross on a few icepick scars of mine. what's the ideal amount of time to space between a tca cross and a silicon injection, just to be safe?

probably 3 to 4 weeks should be more than fine.
namaste,
sml

quick question about silicone injections... are they safe if you're pregnant? are any procedures for acne scarring safe if pregnant?
thanks!

probably but i simply get skittish with the word pregnant. therefore, i will NOT inject you if you are pregnant.