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Ice pick scar treatment at 50

TCA cross, probably. Some derms might excise with punch tool but its a risk it could be bigger. Your skin looks beautiful though and I doubt its worth going through the process of attempting to elimin...

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3 years ago
Deep scars on cheeks - what should I do?

Eat well, follow doctor protocols on exercise, sleep at a decent hour every night, don't smoke cigarettes and avoid alcohol.

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

Update on Former Post I called Ben Talei in Beverly Hills, he doesn't perform scar revision anymore. They ushered me to Dr. Ali something who works as a surgeon in the same office but I declined to...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

Here’s my next planned excision. Dr. Mascaro doesn’t recommend doing this excision because it may be too much skin to take out. Despite in my opinion, it being abou...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

I'm fully healed for my dermabrasion. I will post my healing photos and current condition soon. I will take pictures later in the day because morning swelling tends to blur things. I have since moved ...

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3 years ago
No dermatologist will treat my scarring. I don't know where to turn.

see a reconstructive plastic surgeon… might remove by excision. you will trade it for a larger line. or possible to get fat transfer there to raise it. fillers is not recommended because it tends to m...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

I am to see him two weeks from now for a quick check up. I wonder if I can just send pictures over to his instagram instead of driving all the way over there since it’s a hike. I highly doubt a dermab...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

Procedure started at 5:45pm, lidocaine injections were placed ten minutes prior. Once numb, he sawed off portion of my cheek. My skin flaked everywhere like confetti. I felt some stinging pain but not...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

Dermabrasion procedure today!!! Will update more soon.

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Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

On 7/30/2022 at 6:14 PM, Candy Says said: how are you? how's your line? still there  I think it looks worse than the failed excision I had. Hopefully dermabrasion improves it...

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3 years ago
Persisting redness 5 months after acne scar treatment

You look great. If the redness bothers you, look into pico laser, excel laser, or a lightening agent such as hydroquinone. Traditionally, redness begins to fade between six months to a year depending ...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

Update: I emailed Dr. mascaro’s office for a quote and he said it was no charge. I’m not sure why. I must be a charity case, haha. With this in mind, I cancelled and requested my deposit back from...

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3 years ago
What should I do next? Nothing works.

On 6/19/2022 at 9:51 PM, dirigo39 said: This whole thing might be next to impossible because a lot of them don't even advertise it, so Google is almost useless.  And the&Acir...

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3 years ago
Filler for Acne Scars

7 hours ago, Kazalea said: I have been updating on this site forever, but I have to share what has made the biggest difference in my skin. I’ve done subcision, laser, and micr...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

I took this today at Mascaro’s office while waiting (front camera). He didn’t do excel laser on my excision, just followed up and talked about using a resurfacing p...

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3 years ago
What should I do next? Nothing works.

1 hour ago, dirigo39 said: @Dontgiveupitsonlyscars The patch is DuoDerm hydrocolloid extra thin. It keeps any wound moist and I like that brand because it moves with your face. T...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

On 6/6/2022 at 11:58 PM, TanjiroKamado said: I have been following a few threads from past couple of months.I really admire your encouraging words on other threads and It has always given me so...

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3 years ago
What should I do next? Nothing works.

I rarely ever share doctors I'm going to here because I believe you should scout for doctors near your own area. However, I saw you're talking about dermabrasion in Florida, if you're near here, I'll ...

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3 years ago
What should I do next? Nothing works.

On 6/9/2022 at 1:23 AM, dirigo39 said: It's only been 5 days post dermabrasion and I've only got a little pinkness left. Don't want to be pessimistic but what a waste. Had I known this, I would...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

Update on the re-excision scar. Here about a week a part between photos. I wanted to see if scar healing could change within a week through photos. I think I failed this though because I was swollen i...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

28 minutes ago, getsmart121 said: But you don’t have hard edges in normal right correct. Not sure how would dermabrasion help you. I guess we will find out! Not sure if I mentioned this...

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3 years ago
Acne Scar Journey 2017 - 2022

On 5/22/2022 at 1:32 AM, getsmart121 said: I am a little confused are you doing dermabrasion on the whole cheek or the excision line only. From the cheek perspective this is not going to fix th...

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3 years ago
Minoxidil and beard growth

On 5/30/2022 at 3:56 PM, Gelko said: Hello, did anyone tried minoxidil to hide acne scars with beard? Does deep rolling scne scars affect beard growth? I’ve heard of this. Coverin...

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3 years ago
CO2 laser in treating acne scars - ultrapulse & Subcision of Acne Scars W/ Dr Lim Dr Rullan and Other Drs - Success Story in Progress

On 5/26/2022 at 8:48 PM, harmlessboy1441 said: It's really weird but I find it so easy to ignore girls with scars. My only real problem is with any gender it's hard to look at them and try to f...

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3 years ago