It is particularly admirable that you chose to speak the truth given you know it might cost you your board position. Your patients are very lucky to have a doctor with such great integrity. Cheers!
Well, ... I'm not saying the laser is bad, as with any company, some devices are outstanding, others... well, can be improved upon. Creating a consumable for a CO2 laser is not a smart move for the company, and that has to be passed on to the patient, hence why the price of Fraxel is so expensive in comparison to other fractional co2 lasers. Davin Lim
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Fraxel TRANSFORMED my skin, got rid of fine wrinkles and made my pores less visable and did reduce some scarring. The best thing I ever did! However, at Dr Lee Clinic in Bristol, i was told that deep white pigmented scarring would not go away and they did not. I shall have a look for other things, but my scarring is minimal and I was reborn with younger looking skin!
amazing review of lasers! As a dermatologist in the Philippines, buying a laser machine really costs a lot for a practicing dermatologist and every company tries to convince you to buy their brand. thank you so much Dr. Davin for sharing your experiences with these devices.
You are welcome. Yes, every company will try to convince doctors, even Specialist who know their devices better than them (from a clinical point of view), that their device is the best (Thermage for example... same company as the one that makes the Fraxel RePair). Yes, some lasers within that company are stand out, like Fraxel 1927 and the Clear and Brilliant system, but the rest does not stack up as industry standard.
Took awhile for someone to publicly announce that there are BETTER treatments for acne scars. I am saying it works, but hey.. Fraxel should have more power, revise their delivery system, and not have a consumable tip for the CO2... there is no need to ...except for the company to make $$$.. this means patients are disadvantaged. Truth be told. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
With the advancements in equipment and technology the medical community has to adapt and adopt new procedures. You show us how your practices have changed and improved. You're always interesting and informative 🙂
I am about to get my fraxel 2 days from now.. Thank you Doc for reminding to not.. :) Unfortunately, i'm too far away from Australia for your service..
Dr. Lim is so candid and honest - why does he not have his own tv show yet?!! I'm going to have the Infini RF done here in the next few weeks with platelet plasma. My doctor had also suggested a combination of laser, Infini and platelet plasma for the first round. After viewing this video, I think I'll pass on the laser and will try the Infini and platelet treatment.
No.. follow your doctors advice .... I often use a combination of INFINI PRP and laser... laser has its uses for scarring and rejuvenation. Every skin type is different, as is every patient. I did not want to do a video that complicates things without laying down some foundations, so stick with your Specialist advice. Cheers, Dr Davin Lim
I just paid $300 for a consultation here in CT and the Dr. Recommended 6-8 treatments with Fraxel at a cost of $1350 per treatment. He said improvement would be 35-60%. So not even great 😔
Love your vids, Dr Lim. But I have to say love this one the best for the honesty. I am Asian and suffer from melasma. My Dermatologist suggested Fraxel as treatment. I bought a package of 4 then additional extras. The downtime was more than the 3 days I was advised (it was more like 10 days) and my melasma has actually gotten worse on one side. I have now pretty much given up on trying to treat it, other than wearing sunscreen, staying out of the sun and cover up when outside of house. Would love to see you do a vid on treatment for melasma, especially for Asian skin.
Done one already... have a look through my videos. Will be doing more on treating ethnic skin types by the end of the year...have quite a few topics to cover. Cheers, Dr Davin Lim.
I am so glad I found this video because I've been looking into CO2 for acne scars for year now and have been getting mixed feeling about the results I see.
Im not saying CO2 is bad, ... but Fraxel delivery, power and consumables are. No need to have consumables to make profit from patients. Dr Davin S. Lim
The US knows all this... it whether one practices ethically or needs to sell due to payments for the laser. I don't blame the Drs, it s the laser company that does all the bullshit selling then leaves it to the doctor to sell. Hence the video ... cheers, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
Davin, thanks a lot for sharing all this amazing knowledge with us! i started getting permapen treatments after watching your videos and I am extremely happy with the results. too bad we don't have professionals like you in Ukraine :( nor Infini RF yet
if only you were a little bit closer to europe,,,in my state we only have FRAXEL restore which is used for acne scar or dermaroller,,thanks for your honesty,,have a great day
Dr. David Lim, would you say Recosma laser that's quite popular in Europe, the future for treating acne scar as well? I personally suffered really bad scarring from high intensity fraxel treatment on my acne scars years ago and it really affected my personal life. I have been watching your videos to get educated on what are the best options to make improvements. Thank you so much for sharing your videos!
Hi dr. Davin I’ve been following you and I like your videos and it helps me decide what to do better to treat my acne scars. But I wish it’s you could perform the treatment 😊 I hope you’d do live videos too so we can interact with you and give us more advice on what type of treatment is best for each individual skin type.😊god bless
Dr. Davin Lim your very awesome... i love all your videos about scar removal..... i have done many scar removal procedures here in thailand but still the scars are still visible on my both cheecks... the treatment i had underwent are the ff. co2 fractional laser 10x (bison and lutronic) erbium pixel laser 6x (Alma) dermapen 2x derma roller 7x sellas fractional laser 3× Ematrix 2x subcision 3x tca cross/spot peel 4x
the dr. that offers this treatment is not on realself, i know she went to a seminar in Monaco and has a good following but idk if shes any good. shes @draanitavergara on Instagram.
Hi Dr Lim, wish i'd seen this earlier. I had fraxel 1927 on an area which looked like a bunch of freckles but it was actually a few pimples that scarred many years ago. Unfortunately nearly 2 months later it is still red and darker. I'm thinking of making an appointment with you. Any suggestions what to do? Thank-you
I'm thinking about taking a trip to Australia just to visit you, I would love to know the prices for the procedures of acne scar removals. From what I can tell I have boxcar scars and rolling scars but I don't know which procedure would be best for me. if you can give me more information it would be great.
I have had several treatments for acne scars, fraxel , laser, fillers, fat injections, all kinds of chemical peels, PRP among other treatments for acne scars and although there has been improvement I don't think there will ever be a treatment, instruments, lasers or anything that will remove acne scars completely. Sure we have come a long way, but we will never be completely acne scar free. FYI I only had a few pimples here and there when in my teens but never cystic acne. I believe my dermatologist at that time did more harm then good.
Agreed. I never take in any new patients who have unrealistic expectations. Sometimes scars can be improved by 50%, other times 95%, but to get 100%...its hard. If one has shallow box car scars in type one skin, yes, fully ablative lasers can cure scar, but this is an exception .... rather than the rule. Dr Davin Lim
+Lasers and Lifts by Dr Davin Lim, isn't the goal of the scientific community to accomplish what we can't already do? I don't think anything is impossible. Regardless, of anyone's expectations.
this is a question about techniques in using the skinpen11 for acne scars(I'm a patient)I know it might not always be that great for this problem---But while having this treatment for scars (anyway)would it be protocol for the person giving the treatment to give equal attention to the entire face rather than focus on one large scar more than the other areas of the face? I'm just trying to figure out whether this practitioner knew what she was doing or whether she didn't. thanks,I'm a fan of your work. I think Australia is more evolved in this work....
So unexpected video! Ty, Doctor. It is so sad we have to overpay for the not best treatment. Btw, who is the manufacturer fore "co2 core" laser? Don't hear about it. And what about Joule Sciton with all his modules for acne scars? Someone say it even "deeper" than co2 and get better results. I was done "cold erbium" ablation + Fractional skin resurfacing + smt else onto deeper areas of scarring from start and at the end of procedure ("all in one sitting" with 3 different modules)+PRP. Now I have a thick crust on the face. And dunno why in my country doctors don't like INFINI :< Almost all say it's not too strong to cure acne scars, lasers are much better for it...
yes, prp speeds up healing.... whether it gives better results, we really need to do a split face blinded study.....hard to be approved by ethics, and will need a large cohort to really prove. In theory it works- proven in joints etc.. Dr Davin Lim
sorry I am noob is a CLINC is offering only Fraxel Laser in their practice. is Fraxel Laser machine c02 fractional laser ? first i was checking cynosure laser for deep 15 years old acne scar then i saw other youtube videos saying c02 fractional laser is the best results. so c02 fractional laser is the way to go for my super many deep acne scars ? I live in new york so i can not go to you trust me i live in ur country i would. XD
Hello! Please can you share if you have treated brown melanin skin? If you have did any of your devices cause hyper pigment to the skin? If so, how long or what would you have your patient do afterwards or what follow up procedure would you suggest. Many of these devise seem to work well for white and pink skin tones, but cause a real tragedy when applied to darker tones, even light cream complexion patients - would you agree. I am a person looking for a doctor who can help the recovery of skin tone and the removal of dark spots. Skin is not sensitive, but does darken quickly if rubbed to hard, heat, or picking. Any suggestions? Thank you for such a thorough video! Enjoyed watching!
Hi! Thanks for clearing this. It was really informative since it's like everyone is doing lasers these days. Does the iPixel use the same principle as Fraxel? How significant are the results from Infini compared to regular microneedling?
How long is the healing and down time for this type of laser for acne scarring? Really appreciate the honesty was considering fraxel but this sound so much better especially after seeing your before and afters!
Hi, Dr Lim thank you for the very insightful video. I wanted to ask what are some of the options for people who have acne scars but also have darker skin complications (African decent). What are your favourite methods to treat ice pick scars, boxcar scars for these skin tones? Would it be Different for darker skin or the same but just less evasive? it would be interesting and really helpful to see before and afters of some of your patients with darker skin tones. Best wishes :)
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I really want to go to your clinic and have my acne scar treatment done. You obviously know everything about scars and what type of treatment is appropriate. However, I am living in the UK. I wanna know how much will I need to spend and how long do I need to stay there for optimum result.
CO2 by another company.... Fraxel overlaps and has a consumable that you have to pay for. Other laser companies do not have a tip that cost several hundred dollars to replace.
Dr Davin Lim I saw an answer from Dr. Weiner on realself . He said that the setting of Infini should be lower and longer pulse duration and higher TL would be counterproductive. What's your opinion about this?
Dr. Davin Lim, i had my treatment using this device. My question is after the 1st treament what is the interval for the next treatment????? I Follow your advice about this machine i find this laser for almost 2yrs researching this machine in Thailand.... the result is so AMAZING......
Hello Dr. Lim my son has a red birthday on his cheek and i have gone with a dermatology for about a year and half and I only see 25% improvement she does the laser every month you think its a good idea if I asked her to do it every two weeks? Please any answer would help my son who is 16 is going through depression and I want to do something to help him
Hi Dr. Lim, do any new laser's today remove or diminish scares, other then acne? I had an accident when I was a child and have a scares on my forehead and two under my nose. I would love to get rid of them if possible, but not sure anything would work. Thanks for the great info..
May I ask if any narrow tips are made for the RF Microneedling device? A single needle width might be good. Could the standard tip be customized? I have two narrow scars in a delicate area of the face. The normal RF tip seems way too wide. Thank-you.
Sorry, Im at an European conference for Cosmetic and Medical Derm in Prague in 6 weeks on the so called ' expert panel' ( ME an expert LOL), anyways someone things I am, so will do my best to find out who is good in Europe. This is the black hole as I do not know of any Derms or plastics who specialise in this treatment. IF ANYONE knows of someone good, I will give a shout out.... cheers, Dr Davin Lim
Thanks for your video, Doctor! I’ve read on the comments that you’re based on Australia.Is it possible to book appointments with you if we reside in Australia? Thanks!
Thank you it was very informative.. by the way I got a answer from you at realself site,that hypopigmented cut scar should be used laseric method(or microneedling) plus latisse. how can that 'latisse' be used on that scar area?? I got no information about latisse ..
Best see a dermatologist in person to guide you... this is the best way. Each dermatologist will have their own take on things, and they may have a better solution than I do... cheers, Dr Davin Lim
So for a small acne scar on my nose we shouldn't use ICON™ 1540 FRACTIONAL LASER if possible? This is what my dermatologist has. Should I look for another dermatologist?
Loaded question. Out of respect for my colleagues, I really can not answer this question without examination. Your specialist may have ' special skills' that I do not have with non-ablative lasers... All the best Dr Davin Lim
Hi Dr. Lim, what would be the best form of treatment for boxcar scar and rolling scars. Currently, my dermatologist performed 3 sessions of microneedling and I didn’t see much results. What would you recommend? I appreciate your advice!! Thanks! 🙌🏻
I'm getting fraxel on this Friday. I'm a bit nervous as I hear mixed reviews about using this treatment on dark skin (see my avatar) what would you recommend as you seem really knowledgble? I have s combination of ice pick/ with some box car scars on my cheeks and temples from acne in my 20s... mostly icepick . Am I safe with this treatment ?
Hey colleague! What type of eye protection do you personally use with the candela co2re? Some people tell me normal glasses "are enough for it", because "tissue doesn't reflect the laser". What's your opinion on that? Btw, what settings and what mode do you use to "fraxel" acne scars? fusion mode? fractional coverage%? Thanks in advance!!
Thank you for the information Dr Davin Lim I started searching i only found the lumenis ultrapulse encore i was just wondering if it the same one as in your video
I have done my research but there are no „better“ lasers than the fraxel in my hometown in Europe. It is also the only laser that comes up for acne scars :/ do you have any other recommendations or laser names?
you are doing a great job, doc. i have one question for you: how can i prevent acne? I do not consume eggs, nuts, almonds and try to eat healthy. But i often still have acne. I would be really grateful if you answered my question. Thank u in advance
Best see a medical dermatologist, they can see you IN PERSON and find a treatment that is suited to your type of acne. All the best Wave TK, Dr Davin Lim
Hello sir. I always watch your channel. There's no CO2 fractional laser nor any other acne scar treatment procedures that are available here in my city. (Kidapawan City, Philippines). I would like to ask if my acne scars (I believe it's rolling scars as described by how you define their appearance and characteristics) can somehow be healed by DIamond Peel. I'm on my 4th sessions and I'm trying to get atleast 10 sessions and the scars seems to be lighter now. However, with angle lighting I can still visibly see the shallow parts. Please give me an advise on what to do sir David.
doctor. . does infini rf treatment works for all type of scars? I have mixed scars.. not atrophic or tethered.. but shallow icepick and boxcar scars! does this available in all countries? I am from India... thanks for your videos.. really giving hope for people who suffering from these scars
Wow. Now I want an appointment with you. Such I shame that I live in Spain. I have mainly rolling scars with some box and ice pick scars. Do you recommend laser type treatments over chemical peelings? I don't think here we have access to microneedling :(
What laser would you recommend for an indented scar in the crease on the side of the nose, which was actually caused from a laser to treat a small red vein. Also how long should I wait to have it treated after initial damage, as there is some purple discoloration.
Thanks for your response doctor! I actually went for a consultation today and the doctor recommended TCA cross OR Co2 Pinpoint Irradiation for my pores..Just wanted to know your thoughts they are very large pores that LOOK like ice pick scars but are not ice pick they are open pores due to excessive oiliness. Thanks you're the best awesome videos!!!
I went today with a dermatologist I told him I wanted to get the lumenis ultrapulse he sed that I skin was to dark and he would recommend the fraxal restore laser what do you think Dr Lim
Depends on density... I have not seen your scars nor your skin type. IMO, Lumenis is MUCH better than Fraxel 1550- you just need to know the settings for the Ultrapulse. It is one of the best co2 lasers.
many years ago i had a body lift and in between in the crease of my thighs and around my wast and stomach i have a dark scar the doctor used the fraxel laser and it did nothing, can you please recommend what i can do to lighten these dark scars.
Hey Dr. Lim, What is your opinion of infiniRF for atrophic acne scarring? Also, will infiniFR help with discoloration hyper pigmentation or no? Thanks for your expertise.
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It is particularly admirable that you chose to speak the truth given you know it might cost you your board position. Your patients are very lucky to have a doctor with such great integrity. Cheers!
Well, ... I'm not saying the laser is bad, as with any company, some devices are outstanding, others... well, can be improved upon. Creating a consumable for a CO2 laser is not a smart move for the company, and that has to be passed on to the patient, hence why the price of Fraxel is so expensive in comparison to other fractional co2 lasers. Davin Lim
Thank you for your honesty!
Too much hype... with Fraxel for acne scars, keeping it real. Cheers, DL
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Agreed...and how refreshing.
Fraxel TRANSFORMED my skin, got rid of fine wrinkles and made my pores less visable and did reduce some scarring. The best thing I ever did! However, at Dr Lee Clinic in Bristol, i was told that deep white pigmented scarring would not go away and they did not. I shall have a look for other things, but my scarring is minimal and I was reborn with younger looking skin!
amazing review of lasers! As a dermatologist in the Philippines, buying a laser machine really costs a lot for a practicing dermatologist and every company tries to convince you to buy their brand. thank you so much Dr. Davin for sharing your experiences with these devices.
You are welcome. Yes, every company will try to convince doctors, even Specialist who know their devices better than them (from a clinical point of view), that their device is the best (Thermage for example... same company as the one that makes the Fraxel RePair). Yes, some lasers within that company are stand out, like Fraxel 1927 and the Clear and Brilliant system, but the rest does not stack up as industry standard.
At last... Someone's said it! You're so awesome! I need to get myself a flight to Australia. You know exactly what you're doing!
Took awhile for someone to publicly announce that there are BETTER treatments for acne scars. I am saying it works, but hey.. Fraxel should have more power, revise their delivery system, and not have a consumable tip for the CO2... there is no need to ...except for the company to make $$$.. this means patients are disadvantaged. Truth be told. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
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With the advancements in equipment and technology the medical community has to adapt and adopt new procedures. You show us how your practices have changed and improved. You're always interesting and informative 🙂
Thanks, yes, the landscape is constantly changing so exciting times ahead. Cheers, Dr Davin Lim
I am about to get my fraxel 2 days from now.. Thank you Doc for reminding to not.. :) Unfortunately, i'm too far away from Australia for your service..
Love your no BS honest thoughts! One day I will go to Australia get treatment from you!
Thank you so much for your videos doctor Lim! When i see you upload a video my heart literaly melts 😁
Dr. Lim is so candid and honest - why does he not have his own tv show yet?!! I'm going to have the Infini RF done here in the next few weeks with platelet plasma. My doctor had also suggested a combination of laser, Infini and platelet plasma for the first round. After viewing this video, I think I'll pass on the laser and will try the Infini and platelet treatment.
No.. follow your doctors advice .... I often use a combination of INFINI PRP and laser... laser has its uses for scarring and rejuvenation. Every skin type is different, as is every patient. I did not want to do a video that complicates things without laying down some foundations, so stick with your Specialist advice. Cheers, Dr Davin Lim
Doctor you are our voice and hope, I pray that you get ur message and knowledge to many doctors as possible asap.
Thanks for your kind words. Cheers, Dr Davin Lim
Brisbane. Australia.
I just paid $300 for a consultation here in CT and the Dr. Recommended 6-8 treatments with Fraxel at a cost of $1350 per treatment. He said improvement would be 35-60%. So not even great 😔
Love your vids, Dr Lim. But I have to say love this one the best for the honesty. I am Asian and suffer from melasma. My Dermatologist suggested Fraxel as treatment. I bought a package of 4 then additional extras. The downtime was more than the 3 days I was advised (it was more like 10 days) and my melasma has actually gotten worse on one side. I have now pretty much given up on trying to treat it, other than wearing sunscreen, staying out of the sun and cover up when outside of house. Would love to see you do a vid on treatment for melasma, especially for Asian skin.
Done one already... have a look through my videos. Will be doing more on treating ethnic skin types by the end of the year...have quite a few topics to cover. Cheers, Dr Davin Lim.
I love watching your videos! I'm on a laser journey so it's reassuring to know exactly how the lasers work! Thank you. Keep making videos :)
Thanks for viewing. Dr Davin Lim
I have done co2 fraxel laser and mfrp microneedling and 70% of my scars are gone... I'm so happy 😊😊
is mfrp - mn radiofrequency? how many sessions of mnrf and how long to see satisfactory results..like the best result?
I am so glad I found this video because I've been looking into CO2 for acne scars for year now and have been getting mixed feeling about the results I see.
Im not saying CO2 is bad, ... but Fraxel delivery, power and consumables are. No need to have consumables to make profit from patients. Dr Davin S. Lim
I wish I could come to your clinic, sadly I'm in Europe...
Positively Awesome! You need to get these great points across to Americans!
Love your great info!
The US knows all this... it whether one practices ethically or needs to sell due to payments for the laser. I don't blame the Drs, it s the laser company that does all the bullshit selling then leaves it to the doctor to sell. Hence the video ... cheers, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
Davin, thanks a lot for sharing all this amazing knowledge with us!
i started getting permapen treatments after watching your videos and I am extremely happy with the results.
too bad we don't have professionals like you in Ukraine :( nor Infini RF yet
Thanks for viewing. Cheers Davin Lim
the best acne doctor out there!
No, I don't treat acne, just scars. DL
if only you were a little bit closer to europe,,,in my state we only have FRAXEL restore which is used for acne scar or dermaroller,,thanks for your honesty,,have a great day
I wish i could come to u ...i have 12 y older deep acne scars on my fqce dr. Said these will never go away...so m disappointed now...
Dr. David Lim, would you say Recosma laser that's quite popular in Europe, the future for treating acne scar as well? I personally suffered really bad scarring from high intensity fraxel treatment on my acne scars years ago and it really affected my personal life. I have been watching your videos to get educated on what are the best options to make improvements. Thank you so much for sharing your videos!
looking forward to watching more updated of this
No problems. ... cheers, Dr Davin Lim
Hi dr. Davin I’ve been following you and I like your videos and it helps me decide what to do better to treat my acne scars. But I wish it’s you could perform the treatment 😊 I hope you’d do live videos too so we can interact with you and give us more advice on what type of treatment is best for each individual skin type.😊god bless
Good job. Dr. Lim, I always love the information you pass aong. Always interesting and honest. Thanks. Keep it coming...
No problems, thanks for viewing.
Great informative video. I enjoy your teaching. Thank you
No problems, thanks for watching. DL
Dr. Davin Lim your very awesome... i love all your videos about scar removal..... i have done many scar removal procedures here in thailand but still the scars are still visible on my both cheecks... the treatment i had underwent are the ff.
co2 fractional laser 10x (bison and lutronic)
erbium pixel laser 6x (Alma)
dermapen 2x
derma roller 7x
sellas fractional laser 3×
Ematrix 2x
subcision 3x
tca cross/spot peel 4x
Its not about the treatment its finding the SOLUTION for the scar type. Davin Lim
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Nice nice review. Thanks for sharing your professional knowledge with us!
Fraxel not effective for deep acne scars cant recommend it but combination of pearl and co2 fractional laser worked for me i can tell.Have a nice day.
your skin is goalll, so glowing and even
Thx, Dl
Brisbane, Australia.
@drdavinlim theres a device called FIXER by TENTREK LASERS in Colombia. They claimed is RF but I wonder if as good as Infini.
Infini is just a device, its the user that makes the most difference with these devices. Davin Lim
the dr. that offers this treatment is not on realself, i know she went to a seminar in Monaco and has a good following but idk if shes any good. shes @draanitavergara on Instagram.
11:17, so for the one in the lower left side, would you prefer to use a Fractional laser, not microneedeling???
SO no lasers whatsoever? I've had 3 fraxels and 2 profractionals scions with minimal results with acne scarring. Please advise.
Hi Dr Lim, wish i'd seen this earlier. I had fraxel 1927 on an area which looked like a bunch of freckles but it was actually a few pimples that scarred many years ago. Unfortunately nearly 2 months later it is still red and darker. I'm thinking of making an appointment with you. Any suggestions what to do? Thank-you
Hang tight for 2-3 months... should fade. Take baseline photo... compare.... if still there, I MAY help with other GENTLE Lasers. Davin Lim
ok will do. Thank-you for your prompt reply!
Thanks for your video, I've been working with lasers/injectables for 3 years and I'm looking to learn more!
No problems, always happy to share.... DL
Dr. Kim can you recommend a good dermatologist in nyc ? I had a bad tca cross experience left me with bigger and deeper scars that I want to treat .
in 2020 what do you recommend for permanent red acne marks on middle of the cheek that are shallowly pitted?
Sounds like what I have. But I just got my second fraxel treatment. Can't go back now lol. Let's hope I get the results I am looking for 🙄
The information is awesome. Please make a video on keloid scar too.
Hello Dr. and team. Great video and excellent presentation. Can you recommend anybody in LA to treat acne scarring? 🙏🏼
I'm thinking about taking a trip to Australia just to visit you, I would love to know the prices for the procedures of acne scar removals. From what I can tell I have boxcar scars and rolling scars but I don't know which procedure would be best for me. if you can give me more information it would be great.
I have had several treatments for acne scars, fraxel , laser, fillers, fat injections, all kinds of chemical peels, PRP among other treatments for acne scars and although there has been improvement I don't think there will ever be a treatment, instruments, lasers or anything that will remove acne scars completely. Sure we have come a long way, but we will never be completely acne scar free. FYI I only had a few pimples here and there when in my teens but never cystic acne. I believe my dermatologist at that time did more harm then good.
Agreed. I never take in any new patients who have unrealistic expectations. Sometimes scars can be improved by 50%, other times 95%, but to get 100%...its hard. If one has shallow box car scars in type one skin, yes, fully ablative lasers can cure scar, but this is an exception .... rather than the rule. Dr Davin Lim
+Lasers and Lifts by Dr Davin Lim, isn't the goal of the scientific community to accomplish what we can't already do? I don't think anything is impossible. Regardless, of anyone's expectations.
this is a question about techniques in using the skinpen11 for acne scars(I'm a patient)I know it might not always be that great for this problem---But while having this treatment for scars (anyway)would it be protocol for the person giving the treatment to give equal attention to the entire face rather than focus on one large scar more than the other areas of the face? I'm just trying to figure out whether this practitioner knew what she was doing or whether she didn't.
thanks,I'm a fan of your work. I think Australia is more evolved in this work....
Does co2 laser treatment damage facial hairs? Cuz i dont want my facial hairs to go permanent after getting co2 treatment. Please respond
So unexpected video! Ty, Doctor. It is so sad we have to overpay for the not best treatment.
Btw, who is the manufacturer fore "co2 core" laser? Don't hear about it.
And what about Joule Sciton with all his modules for acne scars? Someone say it even "deeper" than co2 and get better results. I was done "cold erbium" ablation + Fractional skin resurfacing + smt else onto deeper areas of scarring from start and at the end of procedure ("all in one sitting" with 3 different modules)+PRP. Now I have a thick crust on the face.
And dunno why in my country doctors don't like INFINI :< Almost all say it's not too strong to cure acne scars, lasers are much better for it...
Can remarkable results still be achieved without the use of PRP, using the Infini device?
yes, prp speeds up healing.... whether it gives better results, we really need to do a split face blinded study.....hard to be approved by ethics, and will need a large cohort to really prove. In theory it works- proven in joints etc.. Dr Davin Lim
Thank you very much. I appreciate your feedback.
sorry I am noob is a CLINC is offering only Fraxel Laser in their practice.
is Fraxel Laser machine c02 fractional laser ?
first i was checking cynosure laser for deep 15 years old acne scar
then i saw other youtube videos saying c02 fractional laser is the best results.
so c02 fractional laser is the way to go for my super many deep acne scars ?
I live in new york so i can not go to you trust me i live in ur country i would. XD
Is there doctor in canberra doctor.Can you recommend one of the best doctor like you in canberra who is well specialised .so that I can contact.
Hello! Please can you share if you have treated brown melanin skin? If you have did any of your devices cause hyper pigment to the skin? If so, how long or what would you have your patient do afterwards or what follow up procedure would you suggest.
Many of these devise seem to work well for white and pink skin tones, but cause a real tragedy when applied to darker tones, even light cream complexion patients - would you agree.
I am a person looking for a doctor who can help the recovery of skin tone and the removal of dark spots. Skin is not sensitive, but does darken quickly if rubbed to hard, heat, or picking.
Any suggestions?
Thank you for such a thorough video!
Enjoyed watching!
Hi! Thanks for clearing this. It was really informative since it's like everyone is doing lasers these days. Does the iPixel use the same principle as Fraxel? How significant are the results from Infini compared to regular microneedling?
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How long is the healing and down time for this type of laser for acne scarring? Really appreciate the honesty was considering fraxel but this sound so much better especially after seeing your before and afters!
Hi, Dr Lim thank you for the very insightful video. I wanted to ask what are some of the options for people who have acne scars but also have darker skin complications (African decent). What are your favourite methods to treat ice pick scars, boxcar scars for these skin tones? Would it be Different for darker skin or the same but just less evasive? it would be interesting and really helpful to see before and afters of some of your patients with darker skin tones. Best wishes :)
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I really want to go to your clinic and have my acne scar treatment done. You obviously know everything about scars and what type of treatment is appropriate. However, I am living in the UK. I wanna know how much will I need to spend and how long do I need to stay there for optimum result.
Dr Lim, do you know if bellafill will be made available outside the U.S for treatment of acne scars?
So is it better to get co2 laser or fraxel ? I have box scar and ice pick scars on my cheeks
CO2 by another company.... Fraxel overlaps and has a consumable that you have to pay for. Other laser companies do not have a tip that cost several hundred dollars to replace.
Dr Davin Lim I saw an answer from Dr. Weiner on realself . He said that the setting of Infini should be lower and longer pulse duration and higher TL would be counterproductive. What's your opinion about this?
Dr. Davin Lim, i had my treatment using this device. My question is after the 1st treament what is the interval for the next treatment?????
I Follow your advice about this machine i find this laser for almost 2yrs researching this machine in Thailand.... the result is so AMAZING......
Be guided by your dermatologist, as we all have different settings . All the best, Davin Lim. Brisbane Skin Specialist. AUSTRALIA>
Hello Dr. Lim my son has a red birthday on his cheek and i have gone with a dermatology for about a year and half and I only see 25% improvement she does the laser every month you think its a good idea if I asked her to do it every two weeks? Please any answer would help my son who is 16 is going through depression and I want to do something to help him
Hi Dr. Lim, do any new laser's today remove or diminish scares, other then acne? I had an accident when I was a child and have a scares on my forehead and two under my nose. I would love to get rid of them if possible, but not sure anything would work. Thanks for the great info..
I would agree with you wholeheartedly.
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Yes, newer better things out there... I still use Fraxel, still love the 1927 ..but the 1550 for acne scars... well outdated. Davin Lim
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Hi Dr David Lim what about the Fractora treatment. does it good for acne scars?
May I ask if any narrow tips are made for the RF Microneedling device? A single needle width might be good. Could the standard tip be customized?
I have two narrow scars in a delicate area of the face. The normal RF tip seems way too wide. Thank-you.
I am so extremely sad you're not in Ireland. Do you have any suggestions where I can get same treatment like yours in Ireland. TIA
Sorry, Im at an European conference for Cosmetic and Medical Derm in Prague in 6 weeks on the so called ' expert panel' ( ME an expert LOL), anyways someone things I am, so will do my best to find out who is good in Europe. This is the black hole as I do not know of any Derms or plastics who specialise in this treatment. IF ANYONE knows of someone good, I will give a shout out.... cheers, Dr Davin Lim
Thanks for your video, Doctor!
I’ve read on the comments that you’re based on Australia.Is it possible to book appointments with you if we reside in Australia?
Thanks!
Thank you it was very informative.. by the way I got a answer from you at realself site,that hypopigmented cut scar should be used laseric method(or microneedling) plus latisse.
how can that 'latisse' be used on that scar area?? I got no information about latisse ..
Best see a dermatologist in person to guide you... this is the best way. Each dermatologist will have their own take on things, and they may have a better solution than I do... cheers, Dr Davin Lim
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Please Dr I need your counsel i have many scars and Acne so which laser is good for me
Love your charming honesty! :)
Thanks... Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
thank you for honest and excellent explanation.
Thank you for viewing appreciate it. DL
May I know the cost of machine infinix????
So for a small acne scar on my nose we shouldn't use ICON™ 1540 FRACTIONAL LASER if possible? This is what my dermatologist has. Should I look for another dermatologist?
Loaded question. Out of respect for my colleagues, I really can not answer this question without examination. Your specialist may have ' special skills' that I do not have with non-ablative lasers... All the best Dr Davin Lim
Hi Dr. Lim, what would be the best form of treatment for boxcar scar and rolling scars. Currently, my dermatologist performed 3 sessions of microneedling and I didn’t see much results. What would you recommend? I appreciate your advice!! Thanks! 🙌🏻
What about the Excelo CO2 from Alma?
I'm getting fraxel on this Friday. I'm a bit nervous as I hear mixed reviews about using this treatment on dark skin (see my avatar) what would you recommend as you seem really knowledgble? I have s combination of ice pick/ with some box car scars on my cheeks and temples from acne in my 20s... mostly icepick . Am I safe with this treatment ?
Hey colleague! What type of eye protection do you personally use with the candela co2re? Some people tell me normal glasses "are enough for it", because "tissue doesn't reflect the laser". What's your opinion on that? Btw, what settings and what mode do you use to "fraxel" acne scars? fusion mode? fractional coverage%? Thanks in advance!!
I have lots of dark acne scars from squeezing. My doctor told me that Helios II laser is the best to fix.
How about your opinion?
What about major scars?
Hi Dr. Lim. Can you recommend a good Doctor here in the Philippines who is as good as you who could treat deep acne scars? Thank you
Sorry, don't know of any. Nearest to you is Prof CL Goh- he is a genius. Seriously.... DL (He is in S pore)
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Thank you for the information Dr Davin Lim I started searching i only found the lumenis ultrapulse encore i was just wondering if it the same one as in your video
I have done my research but there are no „better“ lasers than the fraxel in my hometown in Europe. It is also the only laser that comes up for acne scars :/ do you have any other recommendations or laser names?
NO, see my video on scars, its treating the scar type, not the laser... all the best, Dr Davin Lim
Really informative and very interesting! Thanks Doctor.
No problems, thanks for viewing.Dr Davin Lim
you are doing a great job, doc. i have one question for you: how can i prevent acne? I do not consume eggs, nuts, almonds and try to eat healthy. But i often still have acne. I would be really grateful if you answered my question. Thank u in advance
Best see a medical dermatologist, they can see you IN PERSON and find a treatment that is suited to your type of acne. All the best Wave TK, Dr Davin Lim
Hello sir. I always watch your channel. There's no CO2 fractional laser nor any other acne scar treatment procedures that are available here in my city. (Kidapawan City, Philippines). I would like to ask if my acne scars (I believe it's rolling scars as described by how you define their appearance and characteristics) can somehow be healed by DIamond Peel. I'm on my 4th sessions and I'm trying to get atleast 10 sessions and the scars seems to be lighter now. However, with angle lighting I can still visibly see the shallow parts. Please give me an advise on what to do sir David.
Treat the scar type, there are no shortcuts.
doctor. . does infini rf treatment works for all type of scars? I have mixed scars.. not atrophic or tethered.. but shallow icepick and boxcar scars! does this available in all countries? I am from India... thanks for your videos.. really giving hope for people who suffering from these scars
Wow. Now I want an appointment with you. Such I shame that I live in Spain. I have mainly rolling scars with some box and ice pick scars. Do you recommend laser type treatments over chemical peelings? I don't think here we have access to microneedling :(
Treat the acne scar type.. Davin Lim, Brisbane Dermatologist. Australia.
How? Laser or chemical peelings? Sorry for the inconvenience. Really fan of your videos
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Does Infini RN damage hair follicles? I have had a facial hair transplant, and dont want to damage my facial hair follicles.
Thank you
No
Hi doctor, I would like to know how much you charge for each session? I am interested to do this treatments.
Depends on the procedure, level of Medicare benefits etc... due to my work load, am seeing new patients in Jan 2017. Cheers, Dr Davin Lim
What laser would you recommend for an indented scar in the crease on the side of the nose, which was actually caused from a laser to treat a small red vein. Also how long should I wait to have it treated after initial damage, as there is some purple discoloration.
Can you explain how to determine different types of acne scars and the treatments available?
Have done lots of videos on this.. its in the playlist on acne scars. At least an hour of viewing. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
Do any of these eliminate need for subcission?
Hi Doctor I have a question, would you choose Infini or TCA cross for deep large pores? Thanks
TCA CROSS, but an examination will be needed to be 100% certain, all the best Dr Davin Lim
Brisbane, Australia.
Thanks for your response doctor! I actually went for a consultation today and the doctor recommended TCA cross OR Co2 Pinpoint Irradiation for my pores..Just wanted to know your thoughts they are very large pores that LOOK like ice pick scars but are not ice pick they are open pores due to excessive oiliness. Thanks you're the best awesome videos!!!
Hi does anyone what the doc meant by smartpulse + rf? Radio freq but what’s its purpose...what does the RF bring to the table.
Yes it can .....in theory. Split face studies test not done, but the theory is solid. Davin Lim
I went today with a dermatologist I told him I wanted to get the lumenis ultrapulse he sed that I skin was to dark and he would recommend the fraxal restore laser what do you think Dr Lim
Depends on density... I have not seen your scars nor your skin type. IMO, Lumenis is MUCH better than Fraxel 1550- you just need to know the settings for the Ultrapulse. It is one of the best co2 lasers.
many years ago i had a body lift and in between in the crease of my thighs and around my wast and stomach i have a dark scar the doctor used the fraxel laser and it did nothing, can you please recommend what i can do to lighten these dark scars.
HUMMMMMM......VVVVVV. hard to recommend without seeing. Guess in the dark..... pico lasers...
Is the last procedure the same thing as radiofrequency microneedling?
Hey Dr. Lim, What is your opinion of infiniRF for atrophic acne scarring? Also, will infiniFR help with discoloration hyper pigmentation or no? Thanks for your expertise.