Filling the Depressions
Chickenpox often leaves behind highly distinct, atrophic (depressed) scars. Unlike acne scars which are usually numerous and clustered, chickenpox scars are often solitary, sharply defined, and quite deep. They occur because the viral infection severely damages the dermal layer, leading to collagen destruction.
Because these scars are deep and "punched out," standard chemical peels or microdermabrasion are ineffective. At DermaTales, we use aggressive collagen-stimulating modalities—primarily Fractional CO2 Lasers and MNRF—to vaporize the rigid edges of the scar and stimulate massive new tissue growth to fill in the depression from the bottom up.
How Our Laser Approach Works
The Fractional CO2 Laser is ideal for chickenpox scars. We target the steep walls of the scar to smooth them down, making the borders less noticeable. Simultaneously, the deep thermal energy penetrates the base of the crater, triggering fibroblasts to produce an abundance of new collagen and elastin. As the skin heals, this new collagen plumps up the depressed scar, bringing it closer to the level of the surrounding skin.
Benefits of the Treatment
Scar Lifting
Visibly raises the floor of the deep craters, evening out the skin surface.
Edge Smoothing
Softens the sharp, 'punched-out' borders characteristic of chickenpox marks.
Permanent Results
The newly generated collagen provides long-lasting, permanent structural improvement.
Ideal Candidates
- Individuals with fully healed, old chickenpox scars.
- Those with deep, pitted marks on the face or body.
- Patients seeking significant texture improvement.
Who Should Avoid
- Individuals with an active skin infection in the area.
- Those unable to tolerate 5-7 days of social downtime.
The Treatment Journey
Targeted Assessment
Because these scars are often isolated, we map out the specific craters to target aggressively.
Preparation
Topical anesthesia is applied to ensure a completely comfortable procedure.
Laser Firing
The CO2 laser is precision-fired into the scar beds and along the harsh borders.
Collagen Regeneration
After a brief healing phase, new collagen plumps the area over the next 4-6 weeks.
Why Choose DermaTales?
Advanced Combinations
For very deep, wide chickenpox scars, laser alone isn't enough. We specialize in combining laser with Subcision or TCA CROSS in the same session for dramatic lifting.
Expert Precision
Aggressive treatment of specific spots requires a skilled dermatologist to ensure blending without causing damage to surrounding tissue.
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