Hello, I had laser resurfacing, CO2 and it was the most amazing thing I have ever done for myself. I had serious scars from acne and pox and I am now 5 days post op, and it is a whole new me. I wish I had done this years ago. Please look into it and find a great doc, as I did. Whew! amazing.

im almost 40 and have had to deal with the hopeless feeling that comes with acne scars my whole adult life. What did i do to deserve this, ive felt ugly and ashamed. And who are you gonna talk to, you look around and you dont see anyone whose face looks like your.
Finally as an adult i had the money to do something and after talking and seeing a few dermatologists i thought i wanted the Co2 lasering. I went to who i was told was one of the better Co2 doctors in the south. But after researching it online more i was afraid of the aftercare. I talked to another doctor who mentioned the best thing on the market at the time was the Fraxel laser, i immediately left his office and started checking online for fraxel doctors in the south.
The closest one to me was Austin TX, about an 8 hour drive from where i live. Lucky for me I would come to find that this guy is good. Ive had 4 treatments at $3300. and can go back as often as i want for a treatment and only pay $600. He says it takes about 4 months for the collogen to grow and expand, really start to fill in the scars and smooth your face. After the numbing and gel application the treatment itself takes about 10 minutes and is a little painful only while the laser is passing on your face. your face is a little swollen and red for 3-5 days but thats nothing compared to the results. And the next day after the procedure you wake and your face is red and some swollen but MY GOD its absolutely smooth, no scars for the first time in i cant remember when. For about 20 minutes or so i just stare into the mirror and THANK GOD for finally putting some piece into my heart. And it can clear the little lines or small imperfections you have also. I have started to see a noticeable improvement in my skins appearance, some scars are smoothing out and i just had my 4th session last month and will begin again in February 06.
I am so excited and know personally after years of staring in mirrors at every angle looking at my scars or not standing under or in front of lights to avoid the light casting shadows on my scars this has given me some hope. I intend to have treatments once every other month this year. ill probably continue to have them for years to come.

It's nice to have found this website and to read everyone's experiences with their acne and scar treatment. I had a CO2 lasert treatment done about 2 years ago. It cost me about $3,000 and it took my skin was absolutely raw for about 1 1/2 weeks (seeping pus, etc.). It took about 2-3 months for the redness to finally subside. Although my skin did appear more smooth initially, over time, I'm not sure how much improvement I've experienced. At best, I would say 25%. Now I am getting several treatments for my acne: Blu U laser treatment (2x a week for 4 weeks and helps your body to kill P.acne bacteria). This procedure is $900. Today, I just got a "microlaser peel." Dr. went 15 microns and I have to put aquaphor on my face for 3 days. Feels like a sunburn but I have "gook" all over my face and cost me $1,200. Supposedly, this too is expected to stimulate collagen. In a few weeks, I'll be getting a broad-band laser to shrink the sebaceous glands. This procedure will cost another $900. I really want my skin to be smooth and I think everyone's skin reacts differently to these procedures. Some people have positive experiences, some minimal, and for some, it is not a good decision at all. At 33 years old, the acne scarring has been difficult for me. I try to hide my face with my hair and don't like people looking at me (I feel like Violet in the Incredibles). I guess you could say that I've tried pretty much everything for my acne and have spent so much money on various procedures and treatments and I'm still trying to find ways to improve my skin! Now that Zeno is out, I've heard some good things about it. Might be a worthwhile investment. Still searching...I feel for all of you reading and posting answers about your skin. Having acne since I was 10 years old - I've been dealing with this problem for 23 years - way too long!

I had scarring all over my face. One year ago, I started a regimen of 6 treatments of Fraxel laser. The last one I insisted on because I was seeing the benefit. My skin, now, is terrific. I think most people don't know I ever had a severe problem.

I paid about $800 a session for Fraxel(with buy 4 get 1 free). Money was not the concern for me, it was to discriminate between all the laser options. I am confident about my choice. But find a great doctor who knows to put it on the right power setting.

My name is Terence Avery,
I have a lot in common with several people who have submitted testimonies at this website. I have several ideas and experiences with which i would like to share.
Unfortunately, my whole pre-adult and adult life I have had oily skin, which has caused moderate to severe acne on and off times of my life. When I was 18-22 my answer was proactiv which prevented deep pimples and whiteheads, and even cleared up skin for about a year and a half but then got bad again and kept my face red and and eventually my face developed a sensitivity to where I could no longer use the product. Good, but temporary!!
I then tried Accutane and it dried my face out but caused bad flaking and peeling which then caused deeper scars, after I stoped using. Bad move!
Then to fix scars I got 7 microderm abrasions, bigger mistake, actually made small scars deeper and worse. I was miserable, got divorced and became super depressed! Bad Move!
Then as a last ditched effort I seeked out laser resurfacing at Dr. Lees office in Decatur Illinois. The name of the office is Lee Institute of Skin/Laser. # is 217-877-7171. Anyway I consulted with Dr. Lee and asked him to help out and make my miserable life get better, well 2 and a half years later I am very happy. I go out again, I am dating, my self esteem is really good.
Here is what I recomend and ehat he did. I have had four laser resurfacing treatments the first one took actually 4 months to heel but I saw results about 35 percent better and 1000 in the whole, second treatment my scars got up to about 50 percent better and it took about 3 and half months to heel. third treatment took 3 months and 70 percent better. fourth treatment I am 5 months into and it looks really good. I am a male and I dont have to try and use makeup or things to hide my scars and acne. I am getting one more treatment in a few months to be at about 95/ perfect, which will be awesome. The laser skin surfacing is midly painfull when undergoing treatment and the first day after it is sore, but it gets better. Great move. allow i have spent 2500 plus it is worth my life happier and better and it is permanent.
Now this is my secret that compliments the laser treatments.
ZITHROMAX, have your derm prescribe, I take 5 days on 5 days off permantly, and it is awesome.

Sincerely,
Terence Avery
[email address removed]

I have gone through three Sciton Laser treatments. I must say, I'm very happy with the results. Still have scarring, but much less depth. Skin actually looks good in normal lighting (just have to avoid the hard sunlight). The treatment takes about 2-25 minutes. A topical is used. It does hurt. You need about 4-5 days of downtime. For face is very red, and you have to keep specific moisturizers on it non-stop. By the fifth day, it looks like a very good tan and the skin is really tight. Treatments were about $1,000 each. Other than having red skin for a few days, no side-effects. Overall, happy with results and might do a fourth treatment in a few months. [email address removed]

I had five sessions of fraxel laser resurfacing and I am out 5,000 and look exactly the same. What a fool I was. Oh well, live and learn!

I had laser resurfacing done five yrs ago it dosent get rid of your scars cmpletely;and you look like you were in a fire the first week,but it made a huge improvement! Im looking into getting it done again.

was left with severe hyperpigmentation

Photodynamic Therapy: 3 sessions = $1500.00 CDN. Can't say it worked and was certainly not worth the expense and suffering that I endured after treatment. I am now going to try Fraxil ... wish me luck (as I wish you!).