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Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

will do. Thank you for all your help and advice from your experience. I really think that people can find a way to get rid of acne scarring. As a believer in modern medical science I believe there are...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

so 7 days afterwards is definitely okay to start work? I am starting a new job exactly 7 days after is why I am asking.

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

Hi Matt,   actually the doctor doesn't think dermasanding will be that useful as of yet.   So basic prognosis:   subcision   followed by a filler with hyaluronic acid   no sti...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

p.s. what are the risks of subcision matt? It seems that you are very knowledgeable about it...so please let me know...as I am sure I will have to sign a consent. I am 80% sure that I am going through...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

Thanks so much for your responses.   Yeah I'll take some befores this week and afters a week after the surgery then 4 weeks after the surgery.   Will tazorac/retin A work with the collagen r...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

I use Tazorac currently which stimulates collagen and is similar (more potent) than Retin-A. Matt, I will have 2 or 3 subcisions with light sanding afterwards is what the nurse called it (I assu...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

couple questions Matt,   first off.   I just wanted to verify approximately how long the downtime was for subcision the first time around?   Can you do it on a Friday and return to work...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

how's everything going for ya now?    

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

where is your doc again Matt? I wonder if it's worth flying out to a doctor in a different state if you cannot find one in your own state. Good luck with the healing.

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15 years ago
Ok guys...

lamarr,   how deep of acne scarring can the dermaroller help. Do you have a link where I can read about dermaroller/order it if I decide to do so?   What kind of scarring is it useful for? &...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

matt,   question:   what did your doc say about risk to make the scarring worse: that seemed to be the main reason they didn't want to perform the procedure on me or warned me about it. &nbs...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

it sucks because it says he performs subcision and he even said that he could do it...but they seemed to think that it could make the scar look worse rather than better??   I don't know if his op...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

Matt,     I just thought I'd let you know how my consult went. The doctor and the nurse didn't think subcision would be the best idea for me even for the couple of deeper ones on my right ch...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

Thanks for the fast replies Matt. I appreciate it.   As I am 23 and still a bit acne prone this will be purely a consult. I have a better idea of what I can ask him now.   As my scars are pa...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

going to see the doc on thursday morning and ask him the questions you recommended. Will let you know if/when I decided to do it.   Have you ever talked about punch grafting for scarring? What ab...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

Matt,   Quick couple questions:   First off. What is the best way to determine the best doctor for the procedure?   The doctor I linked you to seems very professional in the field as he...

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15 years ago
Man in the Mirror: Pre and Post Subcision Photos

Mr. Matt, Thank you very much for your post. I looked at your pictures and the two links you posted. I am 23 years old and younger than you are... I still have some active acne...but it is gr...

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15 years ago
Stem Cells for Acne Scar Repair (SCIENCE FACT, not science fiction!)

Hi BRD, I have a few questions for you.     First question,   What do you know about Tazorac and the ability of it to renew skin and help with acne scarring? It is a topical retinoid, b...

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15 years ago