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5-Fu Injections

I've never heard of this. I would think that the amount used is so minute that it would not likely do anything cognitively. It is a chemotherapy drug yes, but for scarring the amount is infinitesim...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Request for sydney surgeon recommendation

I agree...you should look into Dr. Lim. Also, I just read that in Australia some of the procedures can be partially covered through insurance, which is unheard of here in the US.

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Need help! Hypertrophic scars, atrophic scars, hyperpigmentation. The works

Cortisone injections for the raised scars. Subcision and suction for the rolling scars at the temples. If the cortisone injections alone are not flattening the hypertrophic scars, you can add 5-FU ...

In forum Hyperpigmentation - red/dark marks

10 years ago
Would you go to a MD (Non Plastic Surgeon) for Subcision?

Every licensed doctor is an MD. All doctors go through school and pick a specialization like dermatology or oncology, or pediatrics and then have to get board certified in their specific areas. Here...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
General scar treatment logistics...

LOL, il90, you are hardcore then. Being a guy, I don't have the hair option. You are right though, because even though it may feel awkward, you can rest assured that you will never see those strang...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
General scar treatment logistics...

You will be totally fine in terms of driving. It's not like you are coming out of general anesthesia. Whenever I've had anything major done in the past, and I've literally done it ALL, I just ask to...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Pics: Help! I feel so ashamed and upset...

These look like hypertrophic / keloid scars. You need to get them injected with with cortisone to flatten them. Pulse dye lasets may also help.

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Acne Scars Greatly Improved!

DermarollingGirl, what types of scars improved the most for you with rolling?

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
What to do with acne scars?

Banish Acne Scars Kit? Are you kidding me? That stuff is preposterously priced rollers that you can get elsewhere for literally 1/5 of the price. They're another prime example of a business gougi...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Just had prp/dermapen/subscision/tca cross done. Look like a chipmunk!

Try a temporary filler first and be certain that you like the results. You can always go with permanent fillers later, but once they're in there's no going back. Not sure if you have Bellafill where...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Bad acne scarring

To his credit, Dr. Rahimi does take on a lot of difficult cases as evidenced by his instagram page. Some of his patients have very significant scarring. That said, a lot of the pics are taken in com...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Bad acne scarring

I like that he specified that the after video was taken 10 weeks after the last treatment. So what is shown is actual results and not post op swelling.

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Bad acne scarring

Dr. Davin Lim is the real deal. His before and afters are seriously the best I have seen that are believable. I just found his new youtube channel the to other day and he has posted some great acne...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Post Subcision Results w/Picture

Awesome results. I hope it continues to improve for you. It's nice to see some positive posts. Do you feel there is still a lot of residual swelling ? After all the swelling went away with your 1s...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Bad body scars from acne, please help:/

Just a thought here. The research on silicone scar sheets suggest that it is not the actual silicone itself that has some magical qualities to it. It's the pressure and moisture that comes by consta...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Water fasting + vitamin/Enzyme Therapy for scarring

A point needs to be made. Scarring is not a condition that can be healed. It can be improved, camouflaged, or blended to make it look less noticeable to an observer. Scarring IS the body's way of he...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Precision tx for acne scars?

Sorry but this sounds like utter bullshit. This laser is used for excessive sweating. Your doctor seems highly unethical to try and make you pay for something that has no indication for acne scarrin...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Just looking for general advice on my acne scars

Dr. Davin Lim for sure.....

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Help please, botched subcision

Scar tissue is made up of collagen. An excessive buildup of scar tissue / collagen results in a hypertrophic scar, the opposite for a depressed scar. With subcision, you are basically inducing scarr...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Subcision, derma rolling or both? (Pictures)

Do NOT waste your money on Fraxel Restore, Fraxel Dual, or any number of other nonablative lasers on the market. They are essentially worthless for acne scarring. Get your remaining acne under con...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Help please, botched subcision

There is that possibility. Subcision is meant to create a layer of scar tissue underneath a pitted scar as the blood pools underneath it in a small local hematoma. Over the weeks, that collection be...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Instantly Ageless works for scars!!!

I've seen this online before, and have been curious about it. There are live demonstrations in real time on youtube that show how the material causes the skin to contract when it is applied. It's pr...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Please help!!!!...

Several subcisions and suction, and possibly fillers. With fillers you have temporary ones like hyaluronic acid type fillers like Voluma or Restylane. Permanent fillers like Bellafill (previously ca...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Subcision and Cross Study

Yep these studies are good, and they've been referenced on here many times. At the end of the day, I think the main variable comes down to the skill of the surgeon, and frankly not many are good at ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Water fasting + vitamin/Enzyme Therapy for scarring

I suggest everyone IGNORE this post. This is clearly a troll post. I would not be surprised that it is the same person who keeps making new accounts to troll the board. Don't feed the trolls.

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago