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Silicon Injections 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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Silicon Injections for Acne Scars

Postby superfumi » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:26 am

Hi Dr Lam,

I had a phone consult with you back in August about silicon injections for my acne scars. I have booked in with Constanze to see you early in December. I have a couple of questions (I'll be flying from Australia to see you):
- I use Retrieve Cream (Tretinoin 0.05%w/w) every second night, am I ok to use this prior to treatment?
- I have a frown line that is really due to an acne scar, can this be treated with silicon? I guess you will have to see it.
- Do I need to avoid sun exposure before and/or after treatment with Silicon?

Thanks for your time.

Cheers,


Adam
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Re: Silicon Injections for Acne Scars

Postby dr. lam » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:30 pm

Wow, that is a long distance to see me. I appreciate your coming that far. I just did a gentleman from Australia for acne scarring with silicone last week.
- I use Retrieve Cream (Tretinoin 0.05%w/w) every second night, am I ok to use this prior to treatment? That should be fine.
- I have a frown line that is really due to an acne scar, can this be treated with silicon? I guess you will have to see it. Most likely not. I will have to see it.
- Do I need to avoid sun exposure before and/or after treatment with Silicon? Generally not but I would not necessarily tan for a few days.
look forward to see you.
best,
sml
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Re: Silicon Injections for Acne Scars

Postby superfumi » Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:00 am

Thanks Dr Lam, much appreciated. Looking forward to getting over there.


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Re: Silicon Injections for Acne Scars

Postby dr. lam » Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:24 am

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