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Can tretinoin help with atrophic acne scars?

For me I have hyper pigmented skin. I use tret for 3 months, and it reduced the color pigment within the scar and therefore looks less deep. Also I did TCA/Phenol cross.

In forum Acne Scars

5 years ago
scars improvements are permanent

yes they are, but as we age we lose collagen and gain hyper-pigmentation if you don't use sunscreen. Aging can make acne scars look worse . Recommend doing maintenance treatments.

In forum Acne Scars

5 years ago
RF healing sucks

just an assumption, We don't have pics of you but here is what I assume. Did you have fat loss and widespread scarring before doing RF ? If so the best way to treat this is through sculptra and or HA ...

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5 years ago
Is TCA cross the best treatment for ice pick scars?

no it's not and don't do anything you will regret later.

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5 years ago
Potential visit to Dr. Weiner

3 hours ago, MP28 said: What are you planning on doing every month? I’d assume nothing major since you’re treating once a month? alternated cross and subcision months, then sculptra and ...

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5 years ago
Experience/data regarding Rogaine (Minoxidil) and collagen?

I use minox. Minox doesn't effect scarring. However, It can act as a vascodialtor and if you use it near subcision or micorneedling, it will make me bleed excessively. I would give it 3-4 days rest be...

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5 years ago
Potential visit to Dr. Weiner

4 hours ago, Kristineellen said: So you think it is definitely worth it?? yes.

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5 years ago
Potential visit to Dr. Weiner

20 hours ago, Kristineellen said: What percentage did you see in improvement with your scars? I’m not sure what to anticipate if I move forward I did not go to Weiner but went to regular...

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5 years ago
Potential visit to Dr. Weiner

Wiener is a top doc and you are in good hands. He is a Bellafill guy so he will push the more expensive and riskier product on patients but you cannot get injected without an allergy test first and th...

In forum Acne Scars

5 years ago
Any downsides to Subcision OR Infini RF needling?

sorry to hear about skinpen. I would look to consult the Infini operator and ask them questions before starting. Doesn't have to be a doctor but I would want someone experienced. I would start off wit...

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6 years ago
What treatment you guys suggest?

hard to tell from that low res picture. but looks like mostly jagged boxcar scarring. Recommend phenol or TCA cross. Phenol cross is less risky in terms of less scar widening. Can round out boxcars as...

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6 years ago
Cheapest RF Microneedling in the United States?

This is a longshot because it's so far away but I go to Dr. Dan Bennett in Overland Park KS and they do face for $500. Don't quote me on this because I think they charge differently for different case...

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6 years ago
My scar treatment journey. A cautionary tale.

hmm. sounds like you need a new doctor.

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6 years ago
Subcision + Suction treatment with underwhelming results

11 hours ago, tryinghard123 said: just do bellafill or silikon 1000 with phenol cross and it will be fixed nearly 100 percent!!! guaranteed I agree with this partially. I found ...

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6 years ago
What is the current best medications for acne?

I took accutane 8 years ago and had great results. My acne is coming back again at age 30 because I am taking another medication (finasteride) that makes me break out a little bit. I am also going thr...

In forum Prescription acne medications

6 years ago
Orthorexia: Healthy Eating For Acne An Eating Disorder?

Had this same problem before taking accutane. I was about 170-180 lbs lean but with bad skin. I adopted a very clean diet only consisting of vegtables and lean protiens (chicken, tofu, lean beef) mayb...

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6 years ago
Ice pick scars

yes but mostly boxcars. Can fix with TCA or phenol cross.

In forum Acne

6 years ago
Subcision + Suction treatment with underwhelming results

to be honest subcision by iself is not that great. It is only good for for rolling scars that look like indents. Forget about fixing boxcars and rolling scars with it. It take multiple treatments to s...

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6 years ago
Microneeding Needling The Derminator Dermastamping Thread - all things microneedling

On 2/29/2020 at 2:03 AM, poorbunny888 said: @joeysk thanks for the info. my derm did the needling with PRP, i'm not sure though he applied the PRP before or after the needling. the PRP should ...

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6 years ago
Deeper Scars and Lumps From Aggressive Nokor Subcision

healing well. My lumps didint go away compeletely for 7 weeks. Looks like you have significant volume loss in cheeks. Would advice to do just sculptra next.

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6 years ago
I have hyperpigmentention from almost 10 years back how can I get rid of this?

retin A , hydroquinone 4%, pico laser?

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6 years ago
Microneeding Needling The Derminator Dermastamping Thread - all things microneedling

On 5/16/2016 at 10:45 PM, BlueDog88 said: i just got the derminator. if you do the circles, are you just using the clock feature to know how long to do it for? or is there a method for how long...

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6 years ago
According to MRIs, HA fillers last longer than 6-12 months

This is why you should never cheap out on filler and go to the best injectors. I have seen this video before and it's informative.

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6 years ago
Deeper Scars and Lumps From Aggressive Nokor Subcision

Wow that's really yellow. I would get that checked out.

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6 years ago
Sculptra: frequency in research

I consulted with a few injectors and the typical protocol is 1 vial every 4-6 weeks. If your doing Subs as well, I would say find someone that does it in combination like Wiener or Rullan or wait 2-4 ...

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6 years ago