PATIENT TESTIMONIAL

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We all have scars. Some are just more visible than others. Sometimes visible scars can create wounds inside as they affect a person’s image of themselves.

The first step is to get the acne under control. For moderate to severe acne, I typically recommend Accutane. It’s a proven therapy and only requires a short course, but has long-lasting results.

With most medical treatments, doctors and their patients must evaluate what we call the risk-benefit equation, and determine if the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. When it comes to treating a severe form of acne called cystic acne – a condition that causes nodules that turn into painful cysts – the medication Accutane has triggered some controversy about its risks vs. benefits.

Dermabrasion is a common procedure where the skin is sanded down to reduce the appearance of scarring due to acne or surgery.

Pigmentation after an acne lesion is common in darker skin types; and is often confused as a “scar”. Hyperpigmentation does not have texture, it only has discoloration.

Contour Dermatology has well over a dozen treatments that can help you improve the appearance of a scar. Of course the solution that’ll work best for you depends on your particular type of scarring and its severity.

Blu-U® is a non-invasive, photodynamic method of treating pre-cancerous Actinic Keratosis, they are thick, scaly, and crusty patches of skin.

Dr. Timothy Jochen demonstrates a dilated blood vessel (Papular Telangiectasia) treatment with a VBeam Laser. The can occur anywhere on the body.

Grover’s disease (transient acantholytic dermatosis) appears suddenly as itchy red spots on body’s mid-section, most often in men 45 – 65 years of age.

There are many types of scars and we have many cosmetic solutions to help improve their appearance which may improve your spirits.

Sarecycline is an antibiotic approved by the FDA for patients 9 years of age and older. It targets Cutibacterium acnes with an anti-inflammatory formula.

Perfect package for a little extra help to reduce unwanted pimples. Little or no downtime required for the procedures and can be done every two to four weeks.

Dr. Timothy Jochen, Board Certified Dermatologist with Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center talks with Jenifer Daniels of CBS about scars.