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Scar Treatment / Injections / Hyaluronic Acid (Restylane, Juvaderm, Radiesse))
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Indications:
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Depressed scars
Acne scars |
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Advantages:
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rapid procedure done in the office
very effective, instantaneous results
safe, no significant side effects
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Disadvantages:
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temporary effect (4 – 6 months at best)
treatments must be repeated to maintain results |
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$450 - $850 per 1cc syringe (depending upon type of injectable filler material) |
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Scar Treatment / Injections / Collagen (Zyderm, Zyplast, Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast)
| The same as Hyaluronic Acid with the exception of a more temporary effect (1 -2 months) and usually at a lower cost per syringe. Due to these two issues, I rarely use injectable collagen anymore. They just don't last long enough to justify the cost. |
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Scar Treatment / Injections / Steroids (Kenalog, Triamcinolone)
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Indications:
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Keloids
Hypertrophic scars |
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Advantages:
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rapid office procedure
may help soften and/or flatten scar
may relieve symptoms of itching and discomfort |
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Disadvantages:
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injections may be painful
variable results, not always effective
may require a series of injections (up to 3 times, 3 weeks apart) to have an effect
if overused can cause thinning of the surrounding skin, loss of skin color and depressions due to resorption of underlying fat |
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$75 - $125 per scar treatment session |
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