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[gbl]

WOOO HOOO!!

Next wednesday 17th august i'm having ReCell done by Dr Ahmed at Sculpta in Glasgow.

The scar will be lightly lasered before the 'spray on skin' treatment.

He's also going to inject the cells or PRP to go deeper into the indented area to help fill in the scar.

I know this will help the pigment and texture but i'm bl**dy hoping it will improve the indent aswell.

Full results wont be immediate can take a good 6-12 months.

Heres pics of the scar in 'Good (flattering)' 'Average' and 'Bad light'

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Edited by gbl, 11 April 2012 - 05:43 AM.

[waitingforacure]

sounds like it would work!! lets us know how it goes.. i have similar scarring as you and im thinking about taking a trip over there..

[gbl]

Well i told the doc I had a lot of people would be showing an interest in this..to make sure he does the very best job he can!

[waitingforacure]

so true if this does work soo many people would flock there! im so excited about recell i think thats the answer for our stupid scars of course it would be combined with some type of laser treatment or subcision..

Edited by waitingforacure, 11 August 2011 - 07:04 AM.

[gbl]

i dont think its necessarily the whole answer but its as good as it gets for now....I'm hoping for enough improvement to justify the cost. In an ideal world I would hope fo enough improvement to not have to wear a fringe (or 'bangs' for you over the pond) as i have done for 15 years now..

[WeiDong]

i really feel sorry for your scars as i do for myself....good luck to you and you will def get rid of your scars by the time you get recell...

i looking forward your good news....

[Mr.Don]

Good luck !
I'm sure you will have a good improvement in skin color and texture.
But I'm not so sure if the indentation will be improved much.
Anyway, hope everything goes well for you.

Edited by Mr.Don, 11 August 2011 - 07:30 AM.

[Callum.]

Really hope it works out for you!

[gbl]

Good luck !
I'm sure you will have a good improvement in skin color and texture.
But I'm not so sure if the indentation will be improved much.
Anyway, hope everything goes well for you.

can only hope.....i could maybe look at fillers after. although the doctor seems to think its too shallow for any fillers. Im not so sure, as i can 'fill' it myself with Daphne silicon make-up and leave it looking flat (although thats not a solution for me as the make up is not as invisible as its meant to be!)

still, I'll cross that hurdle when i come to it.

I just really really REALLY hope this is worth it

[Liquid_Ocelot]

This is awesome. Finally someone willing to try Recell and with before and afters to boot. How much is he charging you? If you're getting PRP done you might aswell ask if he can apply some of it on your skin along with the Recell Spray. The platelets would speed healing even further.

[ematrix]

good luck!

[gbl]

This is awesome. Finally someone willing to try Recell and with before and afters to boot. How much is he charging you? If you're getting PRP done you might aswell ask if he can apply some of it on your skin along with the Recell Spray. The platelets would speed healing even further.

I almost dont want to say how much it costs cos its pretty expensive and i dont want to look like a fool if it doesnt work

what i will say is, he's doing it me discounted as im an existing client, and im happy to be identified / used in promotional material if it goes ok

(still over £2k though )

[Liquid_Ocelot]

This is awesome. Finally someone willing to try Recell and with before and afters to boot. How much is he charging you? If you're getting PRP done you might aswell ask if he can apply some of it on your skin along with the Recell Spray. The platelets would speed healing even further.

I almost dont want to say how much it costs cos its pretty expensive and i dont want to look like a fool if it doesnt work

what i will say is, he's doing it me discounted as im an existing client, and im happy to be identified / used in promotional material if it goes ok

(still over £2k though )

Don't worry, you won't look like a fool. Recell is one of the most promising treatments out there, even if it doesn't work at least you won't be thinking 'what if' down the line. £2k is quite cheap, I was quoted a price of £3500 in Harley Street.

[Roller]

is £2k for the Re-cell alone or the combo?

was the £3500 quote for re cell from Harley St, the combo with laser or just Re-cell?

3500 seems pretty expensive.

I believe the going rate Avita Medical/Recell distributors sell the kit to doctors is $1200 USD. Everything is else is pure profit and it seems to be a relatively simply and quick procedure.

Anyways... I hope you have great results. I am looking into it myself.

Edited by Roller, 12 August 2011 - 06:51 PM.

[Roller]

Also, where is the donor site? Also, will the donor site heal and be invisible over time? If you are doing multiple recells, will you use the same donor site? Im just curious if the donor site will stay visible permanantely or not.

[gbl]

the donor site is behind the ear /neck area as far as i know

i'd assume i'll have some scarring there as i scar so easily.

a scar on my neck wouldnt bother me one bit though- its nothing in comparison to other body scars i have that ive learned to live with ok

[s2007]

WOW! I am so excited for you - please keep us posted

I am condsidering recell for a surgical scar on my nose so I will be paying close attention to your outcome

I am thinking of flying to Australia - but would go to Scotland if this Dr knows what he is doing - you have to be so careful.................

Good luck!

[s2007]

have you considered skin expansion for this scar?


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[gbl]

have you considered skin expansion for this scar?


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no, not something that has come up in my research or suggestions by any consultants. How would that work?

[s2007]

well - they place an inflatable gel sack in your skin for a month or so to expand the skin - like when a women gets pregnant!

I would do a google search on tissue expansion / forehead scar

I do not want to dissuade you from the recell (I have an interest!) BUT it looks like your scar could be closed 1st w/ a revision so that it would become a "hairline scar" and then you could treat it w/ recell ???

Did any of your consults suggest revising the scar surgically??


I just had a large scar on my nose closed by Dr Menick - I am still in Arizona and get the stitches out tomorrow


I am sorry for bringing this up but ??? I am very curious about what was said in your consults - please remember I AM NOT A DR!!!!!!