Jump to content

Photo

How Do I Get Rid Of These Damn Acne Scars?! (Pics)

Started by Sandwich, Aug 03 2012 10:52 AM

14 replies to this topic

#1 Sandwich

Sandwich

    New Member

  • Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 11
    Likes: 1
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Joined: 09-May 12

Posted 03 August 2012 - 10:52 AM

I recently got rid of my moderate to sever acne, and now there are a bunch of ance scars left behind....

What's the best way to treat these scars? They're relatively new and I do my best to avoid sun

Attached Thumbnails

  • face2.jpg
  • face3.jpg

#2 DRaGZ

DRaGZ

    Member

  • Veteran Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 507
    Gallery Images: 13
    Likes: 46
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Joined: 08-September 11

Posted 03 August 2012 - 02:25 PM

I see a few icepicks that are too shallow too treat, one shallow groove-like scar, and some hyperpigmentation.

My recommended course of treatment: time + sunblock.

Once the red spots go away, your skin is going to look much better, believe me.

#3 Sandwich

Sandwich

    New Member

  • Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 11
    Likes: 1
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Joined: 09-May 12

Posted 03 August 2012 - 08:45 PM

I see a few icepicks that are too shallow too treat, one shallow groove-like scar, and some hyperpigmentation.

My recommended course of treatment: time + sunblock.

Once the red spots go away, your skin is going to look much better, believe me.


Is there ANYTHING I can do to speed up the recovery process?

Also would you recommend a facial peel? I have a dermatologist that offers such treatment, would it be beneficial?

#4 LZOMG

LZOMG

    Member

  • Veteran Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 358
    Gallery Images: 8
    Likes: 43
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Joined: 23-May 12

Posted 03 August 2012 - 08:50 PM


I see a few icepicks that are too shallow too treat, one shallow groove-like scar, and some hyperpigmentation.

My recommended course of treatment: time + sunblock.

Once the red spots go away, your skin is going to look much better, believe me.


Is there ANYTHING I can do to speed up the recovery process?

Also would you recommend a facial peel? I have a dermatologist that offers such treatment, would it be beneficial?

exfoliate and stay out of the suns rays.

#5 *Inspired*

*Inspired*

    Formerly "TokyoGirl"

  • Veteran Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 629
    Gallery Images: 1
    Likes: 77
About Me
  • Gender:Female
  • Location:Los Angeles
  • Joined: 17-May 12

Posted 03 August 2012 - 10:41 PM

Your scarring is minimal. Like others have suggested, protect your skin from the sun and give the hyperpigmentation time to fade. Don't do anything aggressive. It's not worth the risks of damage.

#6 DudleyDoRight

DudleyDoRight

    Veteran Member

  • Veteran Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 1,290
    Likes: 52
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Joined: 03-May 08

Posted 04 August 2012 - 05:30 AM

Minimal scarring, as others have suggested, play it conservative.

#7 Sandwich

Sandwich

    New Member

  • Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 11
    Likes: 1
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Joined: 09-May 12

Posted 04 August 2012 - 08:06 PM

How long are we talking here? :S

#8 DRaGZ

DRaGZ

    Member

  • Veteran Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 507
    Gallery Images: 13
    Likes: 46
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Joined: 08-September 11

Posted 04 August 2012 - 09:40 PM

How long are we talking here? :S


For hyperpigmentation? After the acne itself has gone away, it takes anywhere from 3-12 months for it to fully disappear. Average time for me, personally, is around 4-5 months. It varies from person to person and depends on age, exposure to sunlight, skin cell turnover, metabolism, etc.

#9 ANGEL1990

ANGEL1990

    New Member

  • Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 6
    Likes: 0
About Me
  • Joined: 25-July 12

Posted 05 August 2012 - 09:34 AM

looks like my skin...use bha..and stay out of sun

#10 Sandwich

Sandwich

    New Member

  • Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 11
    Likes: 1
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Joined: 09-May 12

Posted 05 August 2012 - 05:32 PM

looks like my skin...use bha..and stay out of sun


What on earth is bha? :o

#11 Syn1122

Syn1122

    Member

  • Veteran Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 350
    Likes: 27
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Interests:..
  • Joined: 03-June 06

Posted 06 August 2012 - 04:08 PM

its hyperpigmentation not really acne or scars

#12 Syn1122

Syn1122

    Member

  • Veteran Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 350
    Likes: 27
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Interests:..
  • Joined: 03-June 06

Posted 06 August 2012 - 04:30 PM

u can use light peels or lemon juice +water

#13 Lange

Lange

    Member

  • Veteran Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 136
    Likes: 5
About Me
  • Gender:Male
  • Interests:Economics, finance, weight lifting, submission grappling, four wheelin'
  • Joined: 11-January 12

Posted 07 August 2012 - 08:06 AM

Something that might help are using a BHA or AHA. Paula's Choice makes a good version of both, although the 5% AHA may be better for the PIH.

Something that might also help would be Green Cream or similar retinol product since it forces the skin to peel very quickly.

#14 newuser1234

newuser1234

    New Member

  • Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 3
    Likes: 0
About Me
  • Joined: 14-August 12

Posted 14 August 2012 - 10:06 AM

My dermatologist has me using ziana for treating my hyperpigmentation

#15 whoartthou1

whoartthou1

    Veteran Member

  • Veteran Members
    • Posts & Likes
    Posts: 1,132
    Likes: 28
About Me
  • Joined: 06-July 12

Posted 16 August 2012 - 02:23 AM

how did you get rid of your acne?
Back to Scar / red mark treatments


0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users