“Should we pop our pimples? Is that safe? And are facials safe? In general, it’s better not to pop the pimple because that, most of the time, causes scarring. The best treatments are usually topical and oral medications and intervening early – so seeing a dermatologist as early as possible is the best way to approach this. Facials, in general, are safe, and they’re typically used to treat blackheads and whiteheads, not cystic acne. As long as it’s done by a professional in a reputable salon, facials are typically safe, and that is a way to treat mostly blackheads.”
Tamara Lazic Strugar, MD, is a board certified dermatologist at Mount Sinai Doctors, seeing patients Tuesday-Thursday. She has a particular interest in eczema, psoriasis, acne, warts, skin cancers, medical and surgical treatment of skin disorders, and a wide variety of cosmetic procedures, including Botox, fillers, microneedling, chemical peels. Dr. Lazic Strugar is fluent in Serbian and Spanish. She knows basic Italian. Mount Sinai Doctors is an organization of clinical relationships and multi-specialty services that expand the Mount Sinai Health System’s footprint beyond the seven main hospital campuses into the greater New York City area.