Facelift for Acne Scars
Severe cystic acne can dramatically change the texture and contour of the facial skin along the jowls, cheeks, and temples. Lasers and radiofrequency treatments can help improve deep-rooted, acne scars in most patients, and these are treatments that are offered at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica. For a small subset of patients, however, the deeply invested acne scars on the face may require a more invasive type of treatment known as an acne scar facelift, which is offered by Dr. Raffy Karamoukian. This deep plane facelift can undermined cystic acne scars and smooth out your complexion using hidden incisions that are minimally visible.
When cystic acne becomes severe during adolescence and adulthood, the resulting atrophic scars may cause fibrosis and scar tissue below the layer of the skin. When these atrophic scars become fibrotic, they may cause scar tethering and indentations that may affect the overall contour of the face. A smaller and less invasive surgical procedure for acne scars includes a technique known as subcision in which the scars are released and pulled apart from the fibrotic subcutaneous tissue. This is a procedure that can dramatically improve the skin, but may not be ideal for patients with diffuse and severe acne scarring throughout their skin.
Dr. Karamanoukian is a recognized specialist in facelift procedures and can help you achieve your desired aesthetic goals using a technique known as an acne scar facelift. The incisions are usually placed in a well-hidden location in front and back of the ear which helps hide the incisions and facilitates the removal of excess sagging and scarred skin. The deep plane facelift improves facial contour and allows for a tension-free closure of the skin.
Knowledge of facial anatomy and skin physiology helps improve results. Dr. Karamanoukian is a double board-certified plastic surgeon and sees patients throughout Southern California including Newport Beach and Beverly Hills. His expertise has allowed him to treat countless patients for acne scars.
For those patients who have not benefited from conventional laser and radiofrequency treatments, the acne scar facelift may be the ideal choice for you. The facelift technique is performed in an outpatient setting under general anesthesia, and can help remove much of the damage skin using well-hidden incisions. The goal of treatment is to release scar fibrosis and tighten skin laxity so that the contour problems of the skin are less noticeable. Of course, Dr. Karamanoukian can complement an acne scar facelift with other treatments, including a deep TCA peel, fractional CO2 laser for acne scars, RF treatments, skin resurfacing, and complexion repair with Melarase creams.
Dr. Karamanoukian's expertise in acne scar facials allows him to improve results using combination treatment. We are the top destination for acne scar removal using or HIDEF combination approach.
If you are considering a facelift or facial tightening procedure for acne scars, visit our Los Angeles plastic surgery practice. We are specialists in facelift surgery in Newport Beach and Los Angeles. Contact our patient care coordinator at 310-998-5533 to discuss your options for facelift surgery.