unbelievable crooks these acne scar doctors...i hope you find improvement

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I had the same experience with my subcision. When results are so unpredictable why do they offer them ? Its like gambling. I dont understand these doctors. And when something goes wrong its because of healing or they claim that youre mentally Ill. The truth is that people mostlybecome mentally ill after a botched treatment because they blame themself so much after that.

Many of these derms are dishonest, know perfectly well that their treatments are dangerous (& useless) but offer them anyway. Do your research and go to 10 consults if you have to till you find an honest and capable one. One has only 1 face! When something unfortunate does happen, all they do is deny and covereach other's backs. They will never admit they messed up. Either you don't heal well, or you are mentally ill.

Jason2121 once again the king i 110 percent agree with you...why do they offer it when it virtually gives no improvement???? they are crooks...and 150 percent correct and when it doesnt work or something goes wrong they claim because of healing mentally ill crooks thats what they are especially LIM

JPK spot on correct...enough is enough patients need to stand up to this crap

At the end of the day its sad for us folk but I have to admit if one gets 5 percent improvement that is considered excellent...there is nothing at all to improve acne scars at the moment to even a 2-3 out of 10

And they doctors have to admit that

39 minutes ago, pleasehelp321 said:

Jason2121 once again the king i 110 percent agree with you...why do they offer it when it virtually gives no improvement???? they are crooks...and 150 percent correct and when it doesnt work or something goes wrong they claim because of healing mentally ill crooks thats what they are especially LIM

JPK spot on correct...enough is enough patients need to stand up to this crap

At the end of the day its sad for us folk but I have to admit if one gets 5 percent improvement that is considered excellent...there is nothing at all to improve acne scars at the moment to even a 2-3 out of 10

And they doctors have to admit that

Yeah, when I was looking for a new doctor I visited many clinics in my country and also abroad. I had bad experience with a scar treatment and decided to change the doctor. Most of them were fine and said the doctor made mistake with the settings, but there was also this one guy who was talking complete bullshit like a waterfall, I couldn't understand anything from his explanations anyway even though I know about scar treatments. When I told him of my previous problem he didn't even ask what was done, how exactly. He just said 'I have to take the colleague into protection there. It is the nature of the device' some bullshit that he was telling me earlier about. I was like what? I had 2 treatments. First was fine, second not. So shouldn't I get a problem the first time if it was the device? And if really it is the device, the doctor should know its limitations and how to operate it safely. The device doesn't buy itself or fire itself. But no, the colleagues have to protect each other, he literally said it. This only comes to show howthese doctors cover each other up when something happens.

On 8/26/2021 at 9:16 PM, can i get a new life please said:

Co2 wont do nothing for indented scar. You should find a reputable and good dr. Who performs mohs surgery.

Hi there, Yes, in retrospect, should have went to a specialist in MOHs or reconstructive facial surgeon. Went to a top plastic surgeon, but in researching back on all his reviews - he is not a facial expert. He did a very rough gash and 6 stitches, no under stitches to help close the gap from below as well. I have seen MOH surgeries that look beautiful - nearly invisible and think that is the way I had hoped mine would have gone. Bottomline, he could have done a much more refined job. I have had two rounds of Restylane to prop up my cheek to a somewhat normal level, to even out the dent, now as the trauma was so severe - took such a chunk out of my cheek, there is discoloration and the scar which the Co2 Deka Dot profractional is supposed to smooth out. Right now, I am struggling with do I just have him do the cheek - focus on that issue or he said he could do my whole face on a light setting and more aggressive there.

11 hours ago, pleasehelp321 said:

unbelievable crooks these acne scar doctors...i hope you find improvement

Thank you - I love this forum, because we are all in this together. No one with normal skin can understand the trauma that this causes.

3 hours ago, Jason2121 said:

I had the same experience with my subcision. When results are so unpredictable why do they offer them ? Its like gambling. I dont understand these doctors. And when something goes wrong its because of healing or they claim that youre mentally Ill. The truth is that people mostlybecome mentally ill after a botched treatment because they blame themself so much after that.

Absolutely, agree with you 100%. If he had told me how big the gash was going to be or anything. He made it seem like a simple procedure. And I remember asking him a very specific question - could it be better or worse looking if I do this excision. He said that it could look somewhat the same in my perception or better, but definitely not worse. I gave up now what I consider my pinhole for a gash, a dent, discoloration, distortion in my profile (cheek), 6 months of sleepless nights and agony for my family over this. Never would have done this if I had any idea of the possibility of this going so terribly wrong. He made it all feel so easy and simple.

I understand you completely. These doctors alwayswant us to believe that things are super easy thats way for example dr. Lim uses theword super easyso oftenin his social media. Its just manipulation.

11 hours ago, harmlessboy1441 said:

I had dermabrasion about 17 years ago and reduced my icepicks by like 85% instantly but at the expense of texture changes and issues with how it feels or reacts to things most of the time. After so long it's now I'd say 65% better than then still.

Around 2010 I had a excision by the same doctor that basically took a small scar and made a large indentation about 4x larger in the area. I feel like taking that much "flesh out" even if it's still not huge, has caused some issues like hyperpigmentation in certain sunlight and a lack of proper texture/bloodflow if that makes sense. So yes, he totally botched it in my opinion as it was far better before.

That said, another good doctor near me quoted a "fat transfer" injection, similar to like a filler but with your own fat harvested by your waist/butt. Most literature online says 30-50% is reabsorbed but 50%+ stays in for life. My hope is that this new fat over time blends with the areas and reactivates proper blood flow and cures some of the issues. It's not huge, but it's noticeable enough and such that I'm going to try this.

That's my situation.

Not just doctors, but dermatologists also. At least with plastic surgeons it's unpredictable even if sometimes they exploit. The reason I am in this mess is because my dermatologist delayed Accutane (which I was unaware of entirely)in my opinion, to milk doctor visits which I was going like 3-4 times a month with tons of prescriptions. This dermatologist finally yielded and caved and prescribed it 1-2 years later when I said I would go for another opinion. So yeah. Trust me, I'm pretty darn cynical and I think humans can be some of the worst creatures created to inflict such purposely harm for profit.

I know many of you are going through the same or worse, just another guy here in the same boat saying heya I guess.

Your situation sounds very similar to mine with the dent. I agree - I gave up a small area - a pinhole for a much larger area. And, it is similar to what you describe that the trauma messed with the blood flow, etc. That is why I have the discoloration and had the dent - my body trying to heal. Oddly, I have had some improvement from a subcision with two filler treatments (Restylane) - it almost feels that my blood flow underneath through the filler and breaking up the scar has reconnected some - most improvement in 6 months. I did ask about fat transfer and my derm - Dr. Mandrea - top 1 of 2 in acne scars in Chicago said that it is very unpredictable - it can be lumpy and hard to control. He wants to watch how the Restylane does - in the cheek he said it can last about 10 months to a year, and possibly consider Bellafill after that - worried as that is permanent. Restylane has been wonderful and all for hylauronic acid. Sadly, restylane is a lifelong commitment...ugh! Will be so interested to hear about your fat transfer. I am interested in that as it is my fat and if it works can be permanent.

2 minutes ago, Jason2121 said:

I understand you completely. These doctors alwayswant us to believe that things are super easy thats way for example dr. Lim uses theword super easyso oftenin his social media. Its just manipulation.

I do think Dr. Lim is an expert and would have loved to go to him if he wasn't a million miles away in Australia (from Chicago). My mistake is that I should have gone to a facial PS (someone who specializes in facial scars - MOHs or reconstructive surgery) or an acne scar specialist. Just because someone is a nearly 5 star rating in PS, doesn't mean they understand acne scars. It is a whole other animal than tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and rhinoplasty.

3 hours ago, JPK said:

Many of these derms are dishonest, know perfectly well that their treatments are dangerous (& useless) but offer them anyway. Do your research and go to 10 consults if you have to till you find an honest and capable one. One has only 1 face! When something unfortunate does happen, all they do is deny and covereach other's backs. They will never admit they messed up. Either you don't heal well, or you are mentally ill.

Agree. I should have went to get more opinions. I read every review and went to him before for another procedure - a top plastic surgeon, but not a specialist in acne scarring and specifically in facial or MOHs. That is my mistake. I went on top reviews, but should have gotten more opinions. I have great Dr. now who is caring and so trying to help my botched facial scar. He is really kind and doing all he can to help - he did a nice job on subcision + two filler sessions. And what you say about mental illness is real - they won't admit they did a bad job. And when a procedure goes terribly wrong on your face that is what causes the mental health anguish. I have been severely anxious and depressed for 6 months to the point of not sleeping or eating as I blamed myself, hate how I look, can no longer be in photos, did not want to go anywhere (thank god for COVID mask mandates in this case), and contemplating seriously ending it all. I know that it sounds dramatic, but after months of wearing myself down over this it came to a point that this was too much. I found some help in Dr. Mandrea. And I have now gotten myself on medication - I am taking Zoloft to take the edge off of my severe anxiety and depression. Want the nightmare to end = again, I was living a fine life. I had that pinhole scar on my cheek - very deep and noticeable for 20 plus years and thought now that I am working from home (due to COVID) let's just do this. Want to get to a place that looks acceptable enough to live with it and move on....

19 minutes ago, perfectskin_dreamer said:

Your situation sounds very similar to mine with the dent. I agree - I gave up a small area - a pinhole for a much larger area. And, it is similar to what you describe that the trauma messed with the blood flow, etc. That is why I have the discoloration and had the dent - my body trying to heal. Oddly, I have had some improvement from a subcision with two filler treatments (Restylane) - it almost feels that my blood flow underneath through the filler and breaking up the scar has reconnected some - most improvement in 6 months. I did ask about fat transfer and my derm - Dr. Mandrea - top 1 of 2 in acne scars in Chicago said that it is very unpredictable - it can be lumpy and hard to control. He wants to watch how the Restylane does - in the cheek he said it can last about 10 months to a year, and possibly consider Bellafill after that - worried as that is permanent. Restylane has been wonderful and all for hylauronic acid. Sadly, restylane is a lifelong commitment...ugh! Will be so interested to hear about your fat transfer. I am interested in that as it is my fat and if it works can be permanent.

I do think Dr. Lim is an expert and would have loved to go to him if he wasn't a million miles away in Australia (from Chicago). My mistake is that I should have gone to a facial PS (someone who specializes in facial scars - MOHs or reconstructive surgery) or an acne scar specialist. Just because someone is a nearly 5 star rating in PS, doesn't mean they understand acne scars. It is a whole other animal than tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and rhinoplasty.

Agree. I should have went to get more opinions. I read every review and went to him before for another procedure - a top plastic surgeon, but not a specialist in acne scarring and specifically in facial or MOHs. That is my mistake. I went on top reviews, but should have gotten more opinions. I have great Dr. now who is caring and so trying to help my botched facial scar. He is really kind and doing all he can to help - he did a nice job on subcision + two filler sessions. And what you say about mental illness is real - they won't admit they did a bad job. And when a procedure goes terribly wrong on your face that is what causes the mental health anguish. I have been severely anxious and depressed for 6 months to the point of not sleeping or eating as I blamed myself, hate how I look, can no longer be in photos, did not want to go anywhere (thank god for COVID mask mandates in this case), and contemplating seriously ending it all. I know that it sounds dramatic, but after months of wearing myself down over this it came to a point that this was too much. I found some help in Dr. Mandrea. And I have now gotten myself on medication - I am taking Zoloft to take the edge off of my severe anxiety and depression. Want the nightmare to end = again, I was living a fine life. I had that pinhole scar on my cheek - very deep and noticeable for 20 plus years and thought now that I am working from home (due to COVID) let's just do this. Want to get to a place that looks acceptable enough to live with it and move on....

I feel you man, completely understand. You went by the good reviews and acreditations of the doctor as you should. But that doesn't guarantee you good treatment, good care or good results. Usually, the most renowned doctors are the better specialists but there are exceptions. Sometimes, the treatment just doesn't go well, or a mistake is made, which can impact us in a negative way. I have also experienced going to a dermatologist for help with my scarring and getting new scars and hyperpigmentation and grid marks. For weeks after I was extremely distraught and resentful. It is not a secret that people with scars suffer from some form of anxiety connected to our skin, insecurities and low self esteem but sometimes the treatments and the doctors can throw us into a full-blown depression.

I hope your new doctor manages to help you bring back your skin to its former state. I also found a new good doctor. For anyone still looking, go and see different doctors, ask lots of questions and if you don't like the answers or something is bothering you walk away. What I regret mostly is getting procedures done which I didn't feel comfortable with.

Baseless claim. I wish he could sue you for defamation over this tbh. The middle agedmanwho settles for no less than tohave the skin of a 10 year old girl, and has made it his life goal to make others depressed and deter them from treatment.

I haven't visited Lim, but can see from youtube that is is informed on the physiological nature of scarring, the most advanced treatments, and has countless positive testimonials. Obviously not a fraud. The treatments they use are the best tech we have rn. Sorry, but there is no technology that currently exists to give you the results you want if you really are honest about spending so much. Perhaps in the distant future.

What you need is to stop spamming the forums with baseless claims, and your self centred worldview. This forum is called acne scar treatments, not BDD scar depression circlejerk. Why don't you try to gvie others advice and think about them, Just because treatment doesn't work for you, doesn't mean everyone is going to be like you.

37 minutes ago, JudgmentPuzzleheaded said:

Baseless claim. I wish he could sue you for defamation over this tbh. The middle agedmanwho settles for no less than tohave the skin of a 10 year old girl, and has made it his life goal to make others depressed and deter them from treatment.

I haven't visited Lim, but can see from youtube that is is informed on the physiological nature of scarring, the most advanced treatments, and has countless positive testimonials. Obviously not a fraud. The treatments they use are the best tech we have rn. Sorry, but there is no technology that currently exists to give you the results you want if you really are honest about spending so much. Perhaps in the distant future.

What you need is to stop spamming the forums with baseless claims, and your self centred worldview. This forum is called acne scar treatments, not BDD scar depression circlejerk. Why don't you try to gvie others advice and think about them, Just because treatment doesn't work for you, doesn't mean everyone is going to be like you.

Dude Lim lost his licensebecause of unethical decisions and he also got sued for burning someones face. On top of that he has multiple bad reviews on the internet. He is a good actor on YouTube nothing else. And this claim is not baseless do your research and you will find out your self that this is the truth.

lim claimed that 95% improvement is achievable but this is just not true unless he uses his lighting tricks on Instagram.

3 hours ago, perfectskin_dreamer said:

Your situation sounds very similar to mine with the dent. I agree - I gave up a small area - a pinhole for a much larger area. And, it is similar to what you describe that the trauma messed with the blood flow, etc. That is why I have the discoloration and had the dent - my body trying to heal. Oddly, I have had some improvement from a subcision with two filler treatments (Restylane) - it almost feels that my blood flow underneath through the filler and breaking up the scar has reconnected some - most improvement in 6 months. I did ask about fat transfer and my derm - Dr. Mandrea - top 1 of 2 in acne scars in Chicago said that it is very unpredictable - it can be lumpy and hard to control. He wants to watch how the Restylane does - in the cheek he said it can last about 10 months to a year, and possibly consider Bellafill after that - worried as that is permanent. Restylane has been wonderful and all for hylauronic acid. Sadly, restylane is a lifelong commitment...ugh! Will be so interested to hear about your fat transfer. I am interested in that as it is my fat and if it works can be permanent.

I do think Dr. Lim is an expert and would have loved to go to him if he wasn't a million miles away in Australia (from Chicago). My mistake is that I should have gone to a facial PS (someone who specializes in facial scars - MOHs or reconstructive surgery) or an acne scar specialist. Just because someone is a nearly 5 star rating in PS, doesn't mean they understand acne scars. It is a whole other animal than tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and rhinoplasty.

Agree. I should have went to get more opinions. I read every review and went to him before for another procedure - a top plastic surgeon, but not a specialist in acne scarring and specifically in facial or MOHs. That is my mistake. I went on top reviews, but should have gotten more opinions. I have great Dr. now who is caring and so trying to help my botched facial scar. He is really kind and doing all he can to help - he did a nice job on subcision + two filler sessions. And what you say about mental illness is real - they won't admit they did a bad job. And when a procedure goes terribly wrong on your face that is what causes the mental health anguish. I have been severely anxious and depressed for 6 months to the point of not sleeping or eating as I blamed myself, hate how I look, can no longer be in photos, did not want to go anywhere (thank god for COVID mask mandates in this case), and contemplating seriously ending it all. I know that it sounds dramatic, but after months of wearing myself down over this it came to a point that this was too much. I found some help in Dr. Mandrea. And I have now gotten myself on medication - I am taking Zoloft to take the edge off of my severe anxiety and depression. Want the nightmare to end = again, I was living a fine life. I had that pinhole scar on my cheek - very deep and noticeable for 20 plus years and thought now that I am working from home (due to COVID) let's just do this. Want to get to a place that looks acceptable enough to live with it and move on....

Maybe it got tetheredAfter excision. Subcisionis also a good choice for new scars even surgery scars. If it is indented excision you can give this a try.this will release the scar. And since it is a new scar it is highly likely to go flatter based on muscle memory.

1 hour ago, Jason2121 said:

Dude Lim lost his licensebecause of unethical decisions and he also got sued for burning someones face. On top of that he has multiple bad reviews on the internet. He is a good actor on YouTube nothing else. And this claim is not baseless do your research and you will find out your self that this is the truth.

lim claimed that 95% improvement is achievable but this is just not true unless he uses his lighting tricks on Instagram.

citation needed

6 hours ago, getsmart121 said:

Maybe it got tetheredAfter excision. Subcisionis also a good choice for new scars even surgery scars. If it is indented excision you can give this a try.this will release the scar. And since it is a new scar it is highly likely to go flatter based on muscle memory.

It has gotten flatter after subcision. I am hoping that the muscle memory will come back as you say. Discoloration since filler is better - not 'normal' by any means yet. At least finally making progress, before the subcision it was looking worse every day - more tethered, more dented. Hence, why I could no longer take photos as from a distance and cameras pixelated with my pinhole/ice pick no one saw - my face looked somewhat normal. With the big dent in my cheek, it distorts my whole look. More of a ways to go I feel on this horrific journey - CO2 laser next in a few weeks to try to even the skin and everything out. I hope I wont regret that. I just want to do what I can and then get to a place of acceptance. Should have never done this. Gave up a small hole for a very big chunk of my cheek. And 6 plus months of my life -- not worth it.

Jason2121 - 110 percent correct the guy is a fraud he aint no acne scar doctor at all...maybe just a normal doctor but definitely not a acne scar doctor

he is an excellent actor on the internet and as jason2121 said nothing else comes good from that thief

do your research I personally know hundreds who havegot scammed by this fraud let alone this real comparison website not some fake realself site posted by doctors themselves

https://www.ratemds.com/doctor-ratings/885011/Dr-Davin-Lim-Brisbane-QLD.html/

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2 minutes ago, harmlessboy1441 said:

Hmm, you almost make me want to try something like Restylane first. The surgeon I went to did not think fat transfer was that risky but after my cynical nature with doctors in general it wouldn't surprise me if he's downplaying the risks. I will have to look into it more first. From the research I've gathered, 50-70% might take hold, whereas some is reabsorbed. Whether it can bulk or lump up depending on what is reabsorbed would be troubling but that would make perfect sense if 30% reabsorbs the rest may bulk. And it may require more treatments.

Although in my case I think that to restore proper blood flow and texture, actual fat is needed rather than filler that is entirely reabsorbed over months. But what you describe, the "untethering" part before the filler may have freed up or healed some blood flow, essentially.

Might go to a 2nd opinion to discuss any risks of fat transfer. By the way, restylane lasted for how long? Did the entire indentation return as it reabsorbed or was any improvement? Also, I believe "permanent" filler could always be drained if needed, but it might cause a un-needed mess in general to do so with our already extremely sensitive physiology after the damage, I will agree.

Hi There, It is only a month out, so it went done some, but hoping for muscle memory, blood flow return with the tethering cut, and I have read where restylane can stimulate the body's natural collagen. Hoping and praying for a miracle. A month out and there is improvement, but it was so bad, so much damage and a deep gash, sunken dent in my cheek that any improvement I am so grateful for. My husband noticed that the discoloration that I have been carrying in that area that was hard to hide on top of a nasty dent was better. Not sure why this would occur - trying to educate at night after work like many of us -- trying to understand, so that we can navigate this skin journey of doctors and treatments. The last 6 months over this ordeal have been the worst of my life - the self-blame for trying and agreeing to this. Should have left my pinhole/deep ice pick scar alone. Had no idea that he would take so much of my cheek out. I should say this was the second revision on it as the first time was very small 2 stitches - and looked amazing at first and then it sunk into a pencil eraser size little bowl. I went back at the 6 month mark and said what can be done and he said I could revise it again. I said what are the risks - could it look worse, same, or better. Oh, he said it won't look worse - could only be better or same result. Then, he got aggressive - long horizontal gash with 6 stitches - something that started as a pinhole over a year ago. I still don't understand why he wouldn't have been more refined about the stitches - like under stitches that were dissolvable plus the over stitches. I see people who have had MOHs surgery with huge holes on their face that look better than my scar/dent/discolored cheek. Not sure how this could have all gone so wrong? I know, I need to get over this and move on...my next stop is lasering that cheek.

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Yes, please share on the fat transfer. It still appeals to me as going every single year for the rest of my life getting Restylane is not appealing. Fat transfer if it takes is lifelong if I understand it correctly.

4 hours ago, perfectskin_dreamer said:

Hi There, It is only a month out, so it went done some, but hoping for muscle memory, blood flow return with the tethering cut, and I have read where restylane can stimulate the body's natural collagen. Hoping and praying for a miracle. A month out and there is improvement, but it was so bad, so much damage and a deep gash, sunken dent in my cheek that any improvement I am so grateful for. My husband noticed that the discoloration that I have been carrying in that area that was hard to hide on top of a nasty dent was better. Not sure why this would occur - trying to educate at night after work like many of us -- trying to understand, so that we can navigate this skin journey of doctors and treatments. The last 6 months over this ordeal have been the worst of my life - the self-blame for trying and agreeing to this. Should have left my pinhole/deep ice pick scar alone. Had no idea that he would take so much of my cheek out. I should say this was the second revision on it as the first time was very small 2 stitches - and looked amazing at first and then it sunk into a pencil eraser size little bowl. I went back at the 6 month mark and said what can be done and he said I could revise it again. I said what are the risks - could it look worse, same, or better. Oh, he said it won't look worse - could only be better or same result. Then, he got aggressive - long horizontal gash with 6 stitches - something that started as a pinhole over a year ago. I still don't understand why he wouldn't have been more refined about the stitches - like under stitches that were dissolvable plus the over stitches. I see people who have had MOHs surgery with huge holes on their face that look better than my scar/dent/discolored cheek. Not sure how this could have all gone so wrong? I know, I need to get over this and move on...my next stop is lasering that cheek.

Yes the discoloration that I found was taken care of full abaltive erbium laser on that area.sometimes it is not the indent but thesurrounding area around the scar swells up plus color. So it make it super weird, in this case you cant trust the mirror. The best way to see is by feeling it with your hand if you feel theindent. If not most likely the laser will flatten it. The laser destroys the scar tissue, thats the reason why I asked if it is closed. If it is closed it will reset once you reset. Not sure if my doctor kept ablating it. The way I understand when the laser Is hit on that indented scar the doctor keeps on ablating it till he see it flattening.

what bothers me alot is there anything one can do for scarred pores and the ice pick type scars that look like real tiny holes pierced by a toothpick? I have tried everything to minimise these but they just stand out so much?

9 hours ago, getsmart121 said:

Yes the discoloration that I found was taken care of full abaltive erbium laser on that area.sometimes it is not the indent but thesurrounding area around the scar swells up plus color. So it make it super weird, in this case you cant trust the mirror. The best way to see is by feeling it with your hand if you feel theindent. If not most likely the laser will flatten it. The laser destroys the scar tissue, thats the reason why I asked if it is closed. If it is closed it will reset once you reset. Not sure if my doctor kept ablating it. The way I understand when the laser Is hit on that indented scar the doctor keeps on ablating it till he see it flattening.

I am definitely hoping to smooth out the discoloration. Happy that you feel it did that with the ablative laser. That is an odd side effect after all of this is the tissue around it got swollen and discolored and texture is off. I just cannot understand how this all went so badly. I see these gruesome skin cancer MOHs surgeries and their results are these fine and not even noticeable scars. Mine was a pinhole/ice pick that then turned into a pencil eraser head divot in my cheek that then on second revision was a gash and dent in my whole cheek. I no longer feel the dent in the same way as before - Dr. Mandrea filled it so it is more even, not perfect and the skin texture with the Restylane underneath seems to be coming back to life. Did you have a good result with the laser? are you happy with the results?

1 hour ago, perfectskin_dreamer said:

I am definitely hoping to smooth out the discoloration. Happy that you feel it did that with the ablative laser. That is an odd side effect after all of this is the tissue around it got swollen and discolored and texture is off. I just cannot understand how this all went so badly. I see these gruesome skin cancer MOHs surgeries and their results are these fine and not even noticeable scars. Mine was a pinhole/ice pick that then turned into a pencil eraser head divot in my cheek that then on second revision was a gash and dent in my whole cheek. I no longer feel the dent in the same way as before - Dr. Mandrea filled it so it is more even, not perfect and the skin texture with the Restylane underneath seems to be coming back to life. Did you have a good result with the laser? are you happy with the results?

So you mean it opened up thats the only way it will be like a eraser size. It happen to one of My excision icepick scar it opened up. I just put a 30 percent tca on it one month from excision.And a month and half later it is almost filled. 70 percent I would say.