How to treat CHICKEN POX SCARS

How to treat chickenpox scars Chickenpox scars are extremely common. Scars are much more severe in when adults develop chicken pox compared to when chickenpox develops in childhood. The more severe the bout of chicken pox the more severe the scarring. Chicken pox scars can develop on any area, however scars are most visible on the forehead, temples, cheeks, nose and chin areas- namely facial areas. There are only 3 reliable methods to decrease scars- namely surgical, laser and dermal fillers. This form of scar revision is very similar to the treatment of atrophic acne scarring. Dermal fillers, in my opinion, is the preferred option. Why? Because this procedure has the least amount of downtime, and has instant results. Dermal fillers have come a long way over the past few years. Cross-linking of Hyaluronic Acid (HA Fillers) such as Juvederm Volift and Juvederm Volbella has extended the longevity of dermal fillers from 3-6 months (Restylane), to 12-24 months. A simple 5 minute in office procedure can banish scars with no downtime to the patient. Performed by a Specialist, this procedure has minimal risks, with excellent results. The downside? Fillers need to be repeated every one to two years. Bellafill is a permanent filler for acne scars, however off label this can work very well to fill chicken pox scars as well. Surgery can be useful – especially treating isolated chicken pox and acne scars. A simple procedure known as a punch excision can remove the scar, and the woun