If I undergo Trichloroacetic Acid 70% treatment and my face isn't scabbing or has no black crust formation, does that mean the treatment isn't working?

Great question. The sequence of aesthetic treatments are important since multi-modality treatments are a norm these days. Because of HA filler injections used, I generally wait for 3-4 weeks later, before proceeding with HIFU treatment. Although there is no clinical studies, however this recommendation is backed by consensus from experienced doctors who are key opinion leaders in Aesthetic Medicine. My preference is to be safe and steady, to yield the best results for my patients and minimize any potential side effects/ complications. Hope this helps.

Hi, The key principle of acne scar treatment is “controlled injury” to the dermis where the acne scar tissue is located. This controlled injury to the dermis allows for subsequent healing to occur, laying down new and more organized collagen tissue, and resulting in improvement in the appearance of acne scars. The various techniques for inducing controlled injury to the skin includes: Energy-based e. g. Fractional lasering, fractional RF Mechanical e. g. scar revision surgery, subcision, microneedling Chemical e. g.