Dr. Singer addresses each individual scar type (ice pick, box car, and rolling) in one comprehensive appointment to minimize downtime and maximize results.
The best way to achieve maximal improvement in acne scarring is to address each individual scar type, whether ice pick, box car or rolling scars. A multifaceted approach enables the practitioner to address all scar types in a single session, thereby minimizing downtime.
At the Acne Center of Michigan, our comprehensive acne scar session combines multiple treatment modalities performed together, each targeting a different scar type for a result that no single treatment can achieve alone.
All of the following steps are performed in a single session, beginning with oral sedation and topical anesthesia starting 2 hours prior to the procedure:
A light chemical peel including Jessner solution and 20% TCA is applied to the entire face to blend non-scarred areas.
Fractional ablative Erbium laser or Fractional ablative CO2 laser, selected based on the patient’s skin type, resurfaces scarred collagen.
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There is meticulous aftercare that must be followed to reduce the risk of any complications.
It is impossible to predict exactly how much improvement someone will achieve with this comprehensive acne scar process. However, we have adopted Dr. Mark Taylor’s protocol, and in his published studies:
The cost of the procedure is individualized based on the extent of the scarring. Please contact our office or book a consultation for a personalized estimate.
The comprehensive session addresses ice pick scars, box car scars, and rolling scars simultaneously. Each scar type receives a specific treatment modality: CROSS or ablative laser for ice picks, subcision for rolling scars, fine-focused laser for box car edges, and fractional ablative laser for overall resurfacing.
Our protocol uses conscious sedation (oral sedation plus topical anesthesia beginning 2 hours before the procedure). The patient is drowsy but awake and is monitored throughout. Most patients do not remember much afterward. Overall, the procedure is well-tolerated and comfortable.
It generally takes 7 to 10 days for scabs to resolve and the skin to re-epithelialize. Redness will persist, often for several months. No significant physical exertion is permitted for 2 weeks after the procedure. Our patients are confined to their home or hotel for a minimum of 7 days.
Yes, out-of-town patients are welcome. We prefer that you remain in the area for 1 week after the procedure. We do not recommend traveling on an airplane for 1 week post-procedure. If driving from a distance, be aware we may need you to return for a follow-up if we have concerns about your recovery. The patient will send photographs to Dr. Singer daily for the first week.
The cost is individualized based on the extent of the scarring. Please contact our office at (248) 792-3785 or book a consultation to receive a personalized estimate.
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Located in Bingham Farms, Acne Center Of Michigan was founded by Dr. Craig Singer, a board-certified dermatologist.
We specialize in the treatment of acne and acne scarring, offering numerous therapeutic options tailored to each patient’s needs.
Dr. Singer experienced significant acne when he was in college and has personal experience with his teenage children’s acne as well. He has helped thousands of patients look their best.
Acne Center of Michigan offers the most advanced acne treatments, drawing from both traditional and alternative approaches. Dermatologists across the region refer their most complex acne-scar cases to Dr. Singer, and patients travel from across Michigan, neighboring states, and Canada for his care.
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