acne & general scars

REAL PATIENT STORY

A renowned scarring and skin rejuvenation authority, Dr. Emer in Beverly Hills has an intention-driven, strategic approach to acne treatments: Each scar is treated individually based on its appearance and root cause. Depending on the types of scars and the severity of your condition, Dr. Emer draws upon numerous cutting-edge modalities and his own wealth of experience to create a personalized treatment plan.

In addition to microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and growth factors, Dr. Emer utilizes Intensif, a fractional radiofrequency (RF) microneedling device that uses micro-needles to deliver RF energy deep beneath the skin and stimulate long-term collagen production. Fractional, non-ablative lasers, such as the Fraxel or Clear + Brilliant, provide light resurfacing of the skin, while the ablative CO2, or carbon dioxide laser, vaporizes the entire outer layer of the skin, achieving a thorough resurfacing and regenerating new cells.

To further enhance these treatments, Dr. Emer uses a YAG laser for skin rejuvenation; NovaThreads - or smooth resorbable threads overlapped in the desired areas - to increase volume beneath the skin; microdroplet Belotero filler injections to aid in rebuilding tissue in the affected areas; IPL photofacial, which delivers intense pulsed light beneath the skin to reduce redness and improve skin tone and texture; and various peels, including the Cosmelan face-peeling mask and RevePeel, to enhance textural improvements and further stimulate collagen production.

If you suffer from acne scarring, whether the scars are brown, red, white, superficial or deep, rolling hill or icepick, you will definitively benefit from laser therapy. Ideal candidates are in good mental and physical health with no major medical problems to speak of. They do not have active acne, but rather are dealing with acne scars.

They should be realistic in their expectations for improvement. Usually a 30-70% reduction in acne scarring can be achieved. Dr. Emer will examine your skin during your Beverly Hills consultation and will walk you through the process of your procedure step by step, ensuring it is the best option for your cosmetic goals.

Patients may experience some minor swelling for 24-48 hours after their procedure, as well as itching and tenderness. The old skin will peel off after around 5-7 days. You should use oil-free makeup for 2-3 months after your treatment to help protect and nourish the skin, as well as wearing the appropriate sunblock to prevent sun damage to your new, beautiful complexion.