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stem cells for acne scars

This section of the forum is dedicated to discussions on managing, treating, and correcting acne scarring. (Of note, Dr. Lam is focused principally on acne scarring rather than on managing the ongoing condition of acne, which a dermatologist would be better equipped to address.)
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stem cells for acne scars

Postby sheryllynn » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:53 pm

Dear Dr Lam
have you heard anything about treating acne scars with stem cells?
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Re: stem cells for acne scars

Postby dr. lam » Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:52 pm

no but i just did a fat transfer for a gentleman who flew from australia for my fat grafting to fix his acne scars. now, let me explain. i principally used the fat transfer to rebuild areas of lost volume in his face even though he was young in his mid 30s. i cross hatched fat across all the scars in hope that would help his acne scarring too through stem cell changes. i have one close up shot in my before and after gallery that shows improvement in the skin completely due to fat grafting's stem cell effects. the only problem with using fat transfer's stem cell effects on a patient is twofold:
1. it is unpredictable (so i would only do it for someone who also needs some volume)
2. i would not want to add volume where volume is not needed.
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sml
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
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