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Anonymous, nj Oct 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 3,600.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jacqui, NJ Sep 22nd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I had fantastic results from the subcision combined with the fraxel laser treatment. Cons: It hurt a little bit. I was mentally prepared, having read a lot about it and wanting the procedure done badly enough, but I could see a teenage-me having trouble with it. Bottom Line: I have wanted to have my scars removed since I was 13 and waited until now (23) till my acne mostly went away. I had a variety of ice-pick, boxcar, and rolling scars as well as enlarged pores. I did a lot of research and found the right doctor for me online - his website is [link removed]. He predicted a 45-75% increase and was very honest about what I could expect. I tried not to get my hopes too high, but after the first subcision/fraxel/tca cross I was delighted. I've had 1 TCA Cross, 2 Subcision, and 3 Fraxel. I have been done with subcision now for about two months and have 1 Fraxel treatment left. The price I listed as what I paid is just for one subcision treatment. Recommended: Yes Usage: Jacqui has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 800.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

d, Fl Sep 16th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: made one of my rolling scars better, and made general area smoother Cons: next to my larger rolling scar i have a line-like depression that was not there before Bottom Line: So subcision did help my skin but I have a line-like depression scar that was not there before...It has been 3 months since procedure and skin is maybe 30 % better...but the new line scar pretty much makes me think that cancels out the improvement. Doctor did say it would take a few times to get maximum results and mentioned lasering down the area afterwards but we didn't do it first time. So i have to go for another round of subcision or geta dermal graft to correct line. The doctor was skilled but I don't think itw as completely his fault that the line happened to I can't hate on the procedure. Just get your expectations down up front. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 300.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, New York Jun 12th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It definitely helped one scar a lot (so far--assuming it doesn't go down ;-). But the other scars have been more stubborn. But I am optimistic. Cons: Requires having it done more than once; Is expensive ($700 each time); So far (knock on wood), I don't think this has worsened any of my scars. Bottom Line: I just had my 3rd round of subcision performed today. I see more scars than my derms seem to (want to) see (or treat!), and I do wish they would treat all of my scars, not just the most glaringly obvious. But the derm said to me today, "I can't treat something I can't see." I understand that, but it does depend on the lighting, and the uniform florescent doctors' offices' lights don't hit the face at that awful angle that brings out all the scars on the sides of the face. So, if you can find a caring, experienced, patient dermatologist who is willing to spend time on and with you, who doesn't think you're being nit-picky when in fact you are the patient who is paying hundreds of dollars for the treatment, then I would recommend seeing that doctor. I have been to supposedly the "best", but since one gentleman pushed injections and the other treated all of my scars in less than 2 minutes flat, I think it's hard to know who to go to. I am making the rounds. Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 700.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Liz, Los Angeles Apr 27th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: was cheap, but probably will cost more to fix Cons: caused atrophy to the area treated, and purple marks has been 4 months since my treatment Bottom Line: I have rolling acne scars and what looks like tiny white heads that wont pop just on my chin area- i went to DR Rullan after reading about him here and other sites- he injected a small amount of cortisone to a pimple and subsized- two sides of my chin also put acid in a large pore on my nose (sorry i cant think of correct terms for procedures) he burned some of the white head type things with a hot needle thing and then lasered the whole area- for a few weeks i was hopefully and it seemed like the acid worked, but then i developed a scar nodule where subscison was done- he injected that with saline along with more of the white head type bumps which seemed to work for a week- its now 4 months later and it looks worse then when i originally went in- purple marks more white bumps, hard lump on one side where subscision was done sunken in where cortisone was injected- also sinking at the top and bottom of the subscision area- looks like a dog bite now not sure what to do next Recommended: No Price Paid: 500.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, New York Apr 13th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: my scars are practically gone. Cons: I paid $850 for the treatment. I believe this can be done a lot cheaper. Doctor said it would be about 4 days downtime. I believe you need at least 6-7 days. Bottom Line: Thur I had first subcision followed by fraxel laser. After reading the internet for 3 weeks straight, I decided to do the procedure. I was a little nervous, because I have literally tried everything. When I say everything, I have really tried it all...microdermabrasion (about 12-25), pixel laser (about 7-8), Yag laser (had about 10-15 shots in my face), the palomar laser (about 5-6). I have tried it all and spent a lot of money doing it. I remember one dermatologist telling me as long as it took you to get these scars, it will probably take that long to remove them. Well, he was right and wrong. Everyone who is trying to get rid of acne scars, please believe me when I tell you that no laser will work unless you raise the scar. Unless you have very superficial scarring, laser will be a WASTE of money. Day 4, I have on makeup, because of the fraxel procedure. I can already see an improvement. I may opt for another round of both, but I am leaning towards palomar laser on Recommended: Yes Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 2,150.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kristen, Atlanta, GA Apr 6th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Works well with an experience physician and multiple treatments. Meant to be used on individual scars as first step before fillers or laser/dermabrasion. Cons: Bruising & swelling, but can mostly be covered with makeup. Bottom Line: It's worth trying to improve your larger/more noticable scars. Recommended: Yes Usage: Kristen has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 150.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Subcision and TCA Cross Done, Missouri Mar 16th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Very cost-effective and little down time expected. Subcision appears to make the most sense to me for the rolling scars that I have. The doctor goes right to the source of the problem and fixes it. TCA appears to be ideal for ice pick scars. Cons: Like most acne scar treatments, one treatment probably will not suffice. Bottom Line: I had subcision and the TCA Cross Method performed on my rolling and ice pick scars today by my dermatologist. After doing a lot of research on the internet, I decided that these two treatments were the best ones for my type of scarring. I found a terrific dermatologist five minutes from my home who was very gracious and understanding and explained everything very thoroughly to me. Recommended: Yes Usage: Subcision and TCA Cross Done has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 200.00 Acne severity: severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Adi, NYC Jul 28th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Immediate improvement Cons: ! week minimum downtime. Bottom Line: A very effective option if you have depressed scars oversmall areas. The only discomfort was the injections used to numb the areas that were to be 'subscisioned',and possibly the sound of the connecting tissues being cut, since you know its your own face but can't see or feel a thing! I'm very fair, so the blue marks on my face looked as if I'd been bashed in a street fight, but it took just 3 days to subside. I didn't need any of the painkillers that the doc gave me. The swelling took atleast 4 days to reduce. Now its been 9 days since the surgeru, and only the injection/needle puncture marks are very slightly visible, which infact look like old acne scars. The ice pick scars have gone totally, and I heard that the whole treated area looks even better after a month. Definetely worth it, if you have a good doctor. Recommended: Yes Usage: Adi has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 72.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

steve60610, Chicago Mar 27th, 2008 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: healed fairly quickly, no downtime. Cons: some discomfort during the injections to numb your face before the procedure. Cost. Bottom Line: I have only had one so far and am due to go back for the second treatment next week. My doctor thought I would need 3-4. It looked much smoother right away but now that it has healed from the first treatment I only see a slight improvement. I would like to combine these with a laser resurfacing, but on reading the laser treatment reviews on another page I am more confused than ever. I had been reading about Fraxel and how it was currently considered the most effective treatment for acne scars, it shocked me to read so many bad reviews. Recommended: Yes Usage: steve60610 has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 350.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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