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Dr. Lam,make me pretty as I am?

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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Dr. Lam,make me pretty as I am?

Postby prettyscars » Tue Apr 03, 2012 4:26 pm

Dear Dr. Lam, Please advise me. I have time off and need to get this going on. I am 45, I have fairly shallow scarring but it is all over my cheeks and chin. I cannot find any dermatologist who has the procedure that has been recommended to me, and many plastic surgeons tell me to see a derm. I have a rare monthly break out but other than that this is as clear as I get after three courses of accutane and everything else imaginable both topical and oral, laser, peels, light, etc. What would you do for me? I know that I can only expect a best case scenario of 50% improvement, but I am in the area now and have time off and I want this taken care of asap. THank you so verym uch for your time
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Re: Dr. Lam,make me pretty as I am?

Postby dr. lam » Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:27 pm

yes, i believe i can help (not make it perfect but improve it). this looks like something i would start silicone injections to start. may need some CROSS treatments later.
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Re: Dr. Lam,make me pretty as I am?

Postby prettyscars » Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:11 am

Thank for for your time and your reply, Dr Lam. I have been told by multiple (7) board certified plastic surgeons that I would achieve a better 1st time result with a Co2 erbium laser, and that I should see a dermatologist that performs that procedure rather than a plastic surgeon. Do you also offer this procedure at your clinic? What kind of opinion do you have on that procedure? (I haven't searched the forums I will do so). Thanks again for your time & consideration, I appreciate it.
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Re: Dr. Lam,make me pretty as I am?

Postby dr. lam » Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:31 am

personally, i do not believe that is as effective. however, you are welcome to try that first. maybe it will make some small improvement.
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