Q.
Hello,
I would like some advice about a few problem areas that I have on my face. I have two pitted scars on my forehead from when I was a child and had chicken pox. They have faded slightly but are a greyish/blue colour and I am very conscious of them. Do you think dermal fillers would work on them? I don’t expect the colour would change but just the pitted look. I also have crows feet or laughter lines as I like to call them!They are quite obvious and as the rest of my face is pretty smooth I think they look even more pronounced. Do you think I should have fillers or perhaps Botox? I am 40. Thank you.
Hello,
I would like some advice about a few problem areas that I have on my face. I have two pitted scars on my forehead from when I was a child and had chicken pox. They have faded slightly but are a greyish/blue colour and I am very conscious of them. Do you think dermal fillers would work on them? I don’t expect the colour would change but just the pitted look. I also have crows feet or laughter lines as I like to call them!They are quite obvious and as the rest of my face is pretty smooth I think they look even more pronounced. Do you think I should have fillers or perhaps Botox? I am 40. Thank you.
A.
Many thanks – two good questions.
Dermal fillers certainly have a role in the treatment of pitted scars. However, scars are often tethered to deeper layers which means that fillers may not lift them as much as hoped. Dermaroller can be of some help but I much prefer INTRAcel which is much more effective.
Many thanks – two good questions.
Dermal fillers certainly have a role in the treatment of pitted scars. However, scars are often tethered to deeper layers which means that fillers may not lift them as much as hoped. Dermaroller can be of some help but I much prefer INTRAcel which is much more effective.
In my opinion Botox is the no.1 treatment for crows feet and almost always works well. The lines are caused by the creasing action of the underlying muscles; filers can appear to work but usually the muscles will start to crease the filler. Gently weakening the muscles with botox is the answer.
I hope this helps, best wishes,
Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey
Dr Peter Forrester
6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NP
Web: www.drforrester.co.uk Tel: 01372 890 890
