Hello all,
I've suffered from cystic modular acne since I was 13. I'm 29 now and still suffer from it... the cycle just never ends.. it's calmed down a bit, but I still break out with cysts weekly. The scars that I have are unbearable... after I get the acne undder control I want to seek help with the scars.
can you tell me what kind of scars I have and what treatment would work best for my type of scarring?
Hi there, as you know, acne must be under control for scar treatment. Otherwise it's a waste of money and will drive you mad. I would get on accutane if cysts are still a issue fore you, these cause new scars.
You have icepicks, which tca cross
I see rolling scars that need subcision and filler or subcision and cupping / vacuum.
I see Box
If treating with a derm I would do tca cross and subcision and filler. With a tca or whatever peel is appropriate for your skin type by your med spa or practitioner. Some darker skin types must doglycolic and salicylic acid.
I would microneedle or dermastamp your individual scars at home or by your practitioner.
You need to alternate acid peel, the microneedle, then again for a year or two. Remember acne scars are never one and done procedures. You can see a 50% improvement (possibly more) to keep realistic expectations with lots of treatments each will give a improvement.
We do not advocate lasers to start with as they can cause fat loss, this should be your last option, lots of practitioners love to push this $$$$.
Please look at my faq below in my signature, it has a tca section, subcision section, and microneedle section.
Your scars are actually not that deep. The scarring around your jawline is of the rolling type, so subcision seems like as obvious choice. Your cheeks are actually pretty good despite suffering from cystic acne for so long. I would absolutely hop on Accutane and be done with cystic acne once and for all. Six months after that, you can hit the scars.