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[mrjarjarbinks77]

They specialize in plastic surgery and laser therapy. Not sure what the most I can expect to come out of this. Obviously, its not going to be cheap, and well, there are much larger scars that are hidden away deep inside me after years of this battle. I am trying to take this head on in the most heroic manner possible. To say, I am unhappy would be a huge understatement. I have tried the organic, all natural, and supplement route. I have seen the dermatologist, tried the topicals which I believe has been even more damaging then anything, and now, I am just at a loss for words. The next recommended thing for my mild acne is to attempt PDT laser treatment. I was told, the cost will be much cheaper then Accutane, and due to depression, it will likely be a better alternative.

This is my understanding, all the pills, lasers, surgery, and dermal fillers are temporary solutions to a much larger problem. If acne and cystic acne is happening, even scarring, there must be a deeper rooted problem. I can attempt to fix or use fillers to fill scarring however, the root of the problem is still going unnoticied. It is not being dealt with. I guess the real question is how much am I willing to pay to make the scarring a bit better? I think I could spend a lot of money and end up much worse off.

If you guys who have been where I am have any experiences, good or bad that may help me, please share. I will share my progress with you guys as I reach my goals or gain any sort of success.

[mrjarjarbinks77]

So, its been a month or so since I met with the cosmetic doctors. They talked pdt laser treatment. I seen the link to the ipl damage forum and I am just not very luck or big on this risk. I considered fraxel before I got more information, I bought into the hype, and the magic formula they try to sell. I think fillers are the only alternative I have. They said its not severe enough to fix with surgery, did not recommend peels or tcp or anything else. Laser for acne what little of it is left and fillers where some damage was left. It really sucks and this shit has taken a lot of time from my life, ruined self esteem and confidence that I have been trying to build up over the years. I want to develop relationships, have a gf, a social life, and leave my home confident in life. I was told it is about $400 for pdt for a treatment. I got told $1500 for 5 I believe they said. It is around $700 for fillers for a synringe and it gets cheaper over time with more treatments and touch ups.

I got to say, I am very scared of permanent damage, scars or reactions like being allergic to juvederm or restylane or filler injections. It sucks I don't have nice skin but, I want to correct this, I want a normal life, and to be happy. I think this would be a good step in the right direction for me. My skin is far from perfect but, no where as bad as I make it out to be. I just would like to hear from anyone who has gotten fillers how happy they were with the results. What to expect!

[jamie10]

I am thinking of going with some fillers as a last resort to help my scarring. These days fillers seem very common for all kinds of skin problems (wrinkles, creases, filling out chins etc.) I would expect there to be no real downside of treatment with fillers apart from them wearing off after a short time. You can always ask to be treated in a small area first and then do the rest later...

[DudleyDoRight]

It would seem that your first priority is to control the acne, and then start looking at the scars. Don't accept anecdotal evidence!!

[mrjarjarbinks77]

jamie10, on 02 February 2012 - 04:58 AM, said:

I am thinking of going with some fillers as a last resort to help my scarring. These days fillers seem very common for all kinds of skin problems (wrinkles, creases, filling out chins etc.) I would expect there to be no real downside of treatment with fillers apart from them wearing off after a short time. You can always ask to be treated in a small area first and then do the rest later...

Yeah. One thing I did was seek out role models, guys like Seal or Brad Pitt, people who are still considered attractive, try to limit and rid limiting beliefs. It is hard enough to be a man, to be expected to approach, to have a successful life, and not be burdened by this bullshit. I must admit, I am quite scared of the after effects, if it shifts or if my skin reacts poorly to this or worse, even more scarring. They seem to agree that there is no risks but, no matter how rare or what the side effects are, I want to know what I am getting myself into first and foremost.

DudleyDoRight, on 02 February 2012 - 06:25 AM, said:

It would seem that your first priority is to control the acne, and then start looking at the scars. Don't accept anecdotal evidence!!

Yeah, I really agree with that, and my stuff is uncontroll. It feels good but, I am in my 20s, it should have been corrected this way a long time ago. I suppose better now then never. Now, I am looking to fix it. I remember going to work with a blemish and the feeling of insecurities but, scars are the worst under any light. All the prayers and self help stuff I have did has got me hear to this point. I understand, no matter what, I must accept myself, my limitations, and the things I battle in life. It doesn't seem fair but, I am not willing to give up. I do understand that a lot of this is here to make money so, this is what I am paying into.