@VladpredescuHi there thanks for posting.

I see your face is still breaking out. That should be a top priority to stop even if you have to do low dose Accutane. Otherwise the bacteria could be spread when other procedures are done.

If your anxious and depressed over it, it's best if you see a therapist as well. Acne scars not only effect our appearance but make deep internal scars. Half the battle is dealing with the pain they have caused.

You do not look like you have been mauled by a bear, I see severe acne scar cases daily forhelp, these can be made much better if you heal well. But I get it, you want to improve your skin and that's natural.

Tixel will not fix this. Tixel is for tiny surface irregularities like textural scarring. You have deeper scars. That is marketing about rejuvenate ....

Your 20 you also will improve a lot with time, ... as your young you will improve as the collagen is stimulated naturally.

There is no quick fix for scars, this is often where people screw up, get a multi stacked procedure of several things and lament they did to much at once, quick $$$$$$ for Dr's.Often people treat over 2-3 years. We can do many things to help you but it's a long journey. The below is optional for you but it's a basic plan. Treat as you have time and money. Please wait at least 3 months between sessions with a Dr. They often push sooner and damage slow and delicate collagen formation.

You mainly have rolling scars on the cheeks, some box cars on the temples, and possibly a few ice picks, discoloration is PIE or wounding from acne that takes a long time to heal. I don't know what country you are in but try the FAQ - pinned at the top of the scar treatments sub, Dr's recommendations are at the bottom.

** Please Note I offer to acne scar suffers a "more" "customized" (private) consultation than the above general advice. Analysis, answering questions, ongoing support by Private Messaging. Feel free to message me there. Be patient as I can get over 100+ of the worst acne scar cases to help, it "may" take me up to 48 hours to respond.

Checkout the main scar treatments sub, find the FAQ pinned on top there, goto the bottom, there are Dr's or call around and ask who does cannula subcision or nokor subcision (needle type) to dermatologists and or plastic surgeons, consult a few before you decide who you like, even if you have to pay as treatment is expensive, better like them. Ask how many subcisions they do a month and if they treat your skin type. If they just do laser run they will just blast you and not solve your issue.

___________
Disclaimer: Information and support is not meant to diagnosis, treatment, or cure any health or mental condition and is not a substitute for professional face to face medical care (consult with a few Dr's and pick your favorite one). Posts are for informational purposes only, please consult your personal health care practitioner before engaging in anything discussed.

Thank you so much@beautifulambition for the complex answer!I live in Bucharest and I have to acknowledge that treating these nasty scars will take a long time and LOTS of money haha... I need to treat them as soon as possible and get rid of this silly problem.

@VladpredescuYour very welcome. There is a good Dr , Emil in Denmark, but you might have someone close to you. The hardest part if finding subcision, everyone does laser and this won't fix it. You case can be economical. How about 2 treatments a year at Emil and a Ryan Air Flight, save up the other months. Derminator in between once a month, do some acid peels, and use tretinorin or differin nightly.

@beautifulambition Indeed finding subcision is really hard to find in Romania... That is pretty sad to be honest, can you give me more details about this Dr. Emil? 

EDIT: Forgot to add about Tixel. This doctor that I am seeing is a friend's friend and to be honest I am hoping she is not milking me of $$$ for no reason

Emil is a top acne scar Dr who does manual methods (rare), he is talked about here often, check that out in the search. I would not say your friend is milking anything, ... just that she is clueless with scars and doign general aesthetics products made for those with perfect skin who need a tiny improvement. It's a very specialized field. Most general derms buy into the marketing of these device manufactures that it does everything and anything. Let me know of your experience with Tixel as I have heard mixed results with users here, ... many saying that it's not that strong. Acne scar work takes a surgeon who can do manual methods, ... not just shoot it with a laser. Lasers are for slight texture or discoloration.

2 minutes ago, beautifulambition said:

Emil is a top acne scar Dr who does manual methods (rare), he is talked about here often, check that out in the search. I would not say your friend is milking anything, ... just that she is clueless with scars and doign general aesthetics products made for those with perfect skin who need a tiny improvement. It's a very specialized field. Most general derms buy into the marketing of these device manufactures that it does everything and anything. Let me know of your experience with Tixel as I have heard mixed results with users here, ... many saying that it's not that strong. Acne scar work takes a surgeon who can do manual methods, ... not just shoot it with a laser. Lasers are for slight texture or discoloration.

Understood. Right now, 2.5 weeks passed since my 1st session and I have to say it is better but I am still trying to find a surgeon to perform subcision.

@beautifulambitionBy the way, as I've ready, when I am pulling my scars gently and stretch my skin, they seem to disappear and this means subcision might help me a lot to make them look better and even make Laser/TIXEL work better?

@VladpredescuIf you pull them apart and they disappear this means they are distensible, meaning volume and filler will help with subcision. Hence my plan above addresses this where your friend of the friend does not. It is imperative to do subcision and filler, several times. I use this analogy often, one must fill the pothole before you pave the road.

@beautifulambitionComing back to this thread again. I just found out a Dr. in Bucharest that does Subcision.Asked her how much is the procedure per session and she told me that it is free if I go with Dermapen or Rf. My question is: Can subicsion and dermapen be done at the same time? I will call and book an appointment the next week but I wanted to ask here first.

@VladpredescuThat sounds a little funny, ... free if you go with microneedling or rf. Sounds like she is selling a package. Sometimes these people are clueless with subcision but give it a try I suppose. I would be asking how many subcisions do you do a month, do you have any pictures, what type of needle do you use to do it. They can be done at the same time, but I seldom suggest it, ... why because with subcision we are trying to release the tethers and have blood fill the space under the scars, by needling you are pressing that blood away and depressing the subcision. IF she does microneedling first, you can swell and make it harder to target scars. See if she will let you come back and split up the procedure, microneedling is pretty pointless as you can do this at home, ... Now RF needling is different, like a laser, ... IF you want to do "rf" then space it some time between your subcision. I would do a test (1 session) with her, ...sometimes the skill varies and once they rope you in a package they have you stuck. IF she must do this procedure have her needle first then subcise, I personally would not do this, but Dr's want quick $$$$ and multi treatment procedures. You have to deal with what you have. See what you can arrange. Tell her you will come back for microneedling when the swelling goes down or something.

44 minutes ago, beautifulambition said:

@VladpredescuThat sounds a little funny, ... free if you go with microneedling or rf. Sounds like she is selling a package. Sometimes these people are clueless with subcision but give it a try I suppose. I would be asking how many subcisions do you do a month, do you have any pictures, what type of needle do you use to do it. They can be done at the same time, but I seldom suggest it, ... why because with subcision we are trying to release the tethers and have blood fill the space under the scars, by needling you are pressing that blood away and depressing the subcision. IF she does microneedling first, you can swell and make it harder to target scars. See if she will let you come back and split up the procedure, microneedling is pretty pointless as you can do this at home, ... Now RF needling is different, like a laser, ... IF you want to do "rf" then space it some time between your subcision. I would do a test (1 session) with her, ...sometimes the skill varies and once they rope you in a package they have you stuck. IF she must do this procedure have her needle first then subcise, I personally would not do this, but Dr's want quick $$$$ and multi treatment procedures. You have to deal with what you have. See what you can arrange. Tell her you will come back for microneedling when the swelling goes down or something.

Thanks for your informative answer, as always! Yes it is really hard to find someone here that does subcision, I will talk to her and see if Subcision and Needling can be done at separate sessions. So first get needling then subcision, okay! I will keep posting here about my experience with her. I really hope she will help me reduce significantly my scars and add her to the list of Drs. in Bucharest that are worth visiting ! <3 God bless

@beautifulambition I wanted to add something: If I don't have enough money to go for fillers, what are other options ( besides "dilute (saline) sulptra" ). Fillers tend to be pretty expensive and I don't think I'll have the budget for them

@VladpredescuThat's fine, ... do Chinese Cupping(amazon) daily for 1 month after on all the areas subcised. Instructions are in the FAQ under subcision main scar treatments sub.

Hey, just saw my new Dermatologist that will perform Dermapen + Subcision. But before I will have my first procedure of Dermapen+ Subicision. She saw that I still get little pimples on my face and she prescribed me Epiduo Gel ( Adapalene 1% + Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% ) + Bioderma Moisturizer to help me with the reactions from Epiduo ( probably the redness and exfoliationfrom Retinol + BP). And she told me to buy La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF 50+ SHAKA. I will have to apply this treatment for at least 2 weeks before my first procedure though. Any opinions @beautifulambition? I will post here how my Dermapen + Subicision will go. God bless =)

@VladpredescuShe is right, you don't want to spread bacteria and potentiallymake more scars, ... even deeper ones. We need to be as clear as possible when we do subcision. You can always spot treat before and after the procedure on your acne. One of the things she recommendsis sunscreen which is a must, ... and the other is just for acne retnoid / BP mix.

I would reschedule your appointmentif your acne is directly in the site she will be working on. Especially mironeedling can spread this bacteria and inject it deeper into the skin. If you need to reschedule so be it, ... this is more important than being treated. You stop that Epiduo one week before procedure, and once week after to heal. You can spot treat continuouslyas needed.

What about a acne wash with BP or salicylic acid let it sit on the skin for 5 minutesand wash off.

Do not use excessive products, acne scar patientsare very sensitive, minimal ingredients, ...even the ones she recommendedcould make you break out. Spot test and see how you do. What works for one could not work for another, ... oh yes, there will be a purging period with Epi so be preparedfor 2 weeks as your skin cleans out deeper acne / clogged pores / sebum plugs.

@beautifulambitionThank you for your fast answer. Yes, she and the pharmacist told me that I will experience some purging for 2 weeks and she gave me the Bioderma Moisturizer to reduce the redness and the other effects of Epiduo. Will keep updated !