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What scars do I have?

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(@princessuk)

Posted : 07/16/2016 10:39 am

hi I'm new here but have been visiting the page for a while :)
i suffered acne from the age of 13 to around 26. I still suffer hormonal breakouts occasionally on my jaw line chin area but besides that I'm finally over acne ,however I have been left with scars which I am VERY depressed and conscious of I was bullied over my skin for years the usual pizza face bumpy skin jokes which have haunted me for years now I have unsightly holes which make yo just doesn't cover. They look particular bad in light be it sun or electric lol.
i do not know what type of scars I have and need advice on. Treatment . 
I have purchased a derma stamp 0.5 for all over my face and 1.5 for scars , haven't used yet as want advice on serums etc 
Is this even treatable ?
please could somebody kindly help me I am like many of you very self conscious . 
thanks 

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(@pct14)

Posted : 07/16/2016 3:21 pm

Looks like boxcar and icepick scars. Do you only have scars on your forehead and temples?

No reason to wait for a serum or topical to start needling, just add that to your next treatment if you find any to use. A dermastamp is great for targetting scars, but for full face treatments it will likely take a very long time. 1.5mm is at the upper end of needle length for the forehead, you might be more comfortable starting with 1.0mm.

I would also consider TCA cross for the icepick scars and some medium chemical peels to promote collagen and even out your skin texture/color. Take a look at the FAQ thread if you have not already done so, some good info on all of these treatments.


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(@princessuk)

Posted : 07/16/2016 4:29 pm

thanks I did guess ice pick but wasn't sure it's hard to tell on yourself when you spent years looking at your scars lol ,I will check out the FAQ, I tried derma rolling a couple of years ago but wasn't keen as wasn't sure I was doing it right so ordered the stamp now heard better things and seems more straightforward thanks for your help :smileys_n_people_82:


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(@pct14)

Posted : 07/16/2016 5:39 pm

Some scars are difficult to identify, I think scars on the forehead are especially difficult because everything is shallower and it seems to be less common.I prefer the stamps to rollers as well, but it takes a lot longer.

Have you tried any treatments other than the dermaroller before?


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(@paula-b-2)

Posted : 07/18/2016 5:06 am

I see no ice picks in those pictures, only boxcars and maybe rolling?


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