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Micro w PRP - cost?

Appreciate the feedback. I have a derminator but just wanted to get some professional work with bells and whistles I guess. I’ll keep shopping around and do the needling at home. Thanks, peeps.

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5 years ago
Micro w PRP - cost?

I’ve improved most of my major scars with subcision and now want to move on to the medium and milder ones. I’m entertaining microneedling with PRP, and was given a quote from a local plastic surgery o...

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5 years ago
Dr. Novick - bad result & The Truth About Novick

@kitsliv45 absolutely nailed the Novick review above. I had multiple subcision treatments with him, and have stopped treating. He did not treat my shallower scars any different than my deeper ones. He...

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5 years ago
Acne Scar Consultation w/ Dr. Rapaport

I did a consult with him recently but chose not to work with him. My issue is that he basically refused my request for an "a la carte" approach ... he preferred a bundle of services which is not somet...

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6 years ago
What is your skin care regimen?

Great questions. I think the community here undervalues basic day to day care, because we are so lost in the bigger issues. I guess I can really only speak for myself but I'm sure you guys understand....

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6 years ago
RF microneedling independent studies

Thanks guys. Really helpful. I just want to be as informed as possible so when I converse with the practitioner I can have the most educated conversation possible.

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6 years ago
RF microneedling independent studies

Does anyone know of or has anyone read a legitimate, convincing study on the efficacy of RF needling? I've been researching for a long time without finding anything other than small sample size studi...

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6 years ago
What is the difference between nokor subcision, windscreen, and Blunt Cannula methods?

I've wondered about this too - in the blunt cannula method, how would the doctor know where to place filler, considering (1) they've created a pocket across a large area and (2) microswelling likely s...

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

1 hour ago, unbreakable1 said: The noise it makes is intimidating but luckily felt nothing thanks to numbing cream! Hopefully this together with TCA peels start to give me some actual results. ...

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6 years ago
How+to+choose+RF+microneedling+device

This topic has probably been discussed on here and I missed it, so sorry. But my questions: 1. How do you choose the right device between Infini, Intensif, eMatrix, etc.? 2. Does the device matter les...

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6 years ago
My Scar Treatment Journey

On 2/12/2018 at 8:34 PM, Sirius Lee said: Also, from my own experience, subcision is excellent for filling medium to deep scars. But for light to moderate (that is, somewhere between light to med...

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6 years ago
Saw+Dr.+Novick+today+(updated+with+pictures)

Wow, Quan. You have had tremendous improvement. I hope your confidence and swagger is back. You are staring this challenge head on and hitting time and healing milestones with np. You should be proud....

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6 years ago
Are Acne Scars even Treatable?

Also, with CROSS the level of success depends a LOT on the nature of the scar. Boxcars will get shallower but wider, but true ice picks - very narrow and very deep - will raise up. Everyone's skin is ...

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6 years ago
Are Acne Scars even Treatable?

@SupremeNot I truly don't mean to sound insulting - I believe anyone who is coming here is part of a community that is unique and where we all need to support one another, even if it's just through th...

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6 years ago
Just some more hope

I'm sorry you've endured useless treatments. Many of us on here went through useless treatments at high cost before we knew better. I spent 2000 painful dollars on way too many microneedling procedure...

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6 years ago
Just some more hope

I'm not quite as cynical as @SimpleMutton, but as with so much in life the truth is probably somewhere between hope and disbelief. As we all know here, obtaining results is challenging, takes discipli...

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6 years ago
What to do with non-subcisable mild-moderate scars

Great points and well said, @QuanHenry and @Petsme. That's why photos are so important - they can help you focus you on how far you've come from your baseline.

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6 years ago
What to do with non-subcisable mild-moderate scars

Wow. Ok. Food for thought. I don't know, maybe I have been told what you guys are saying but have become overloaded with information. Just starting to feel frustrated 3+ months after my first subcisi...

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6 years ago
What to do with non-subcisable mild-moderate scars

This issue is mentioned a lot 'round here, but the lack of a clear strategy for anyone is likely frustrating for all of us ... What in the world is the best strategy for dealing with mild to moderate...

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

Sort of a topic change here, but how much down time is typical? I did a test spot with a single needle at just .75 mm (on my leg) and it stayed bruised and red for 5/6 days. Made me concerned. I've r...

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6 years ago
Microneedling after subcision with filler

I'm not too concerned, really. Main point is id like to stay somewhat aggressive in between subcision treatments. I had Restalyne Lyft from Dr Novick. He said he typically uses filler at the same time...

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6 years ago
Microneedling after subcision with filler

Great point. For anyone in that position we have to trust the physician on that. For me, the filler was (probably) minimal because it was only used as a separator to prevent re-tethering. The amount u...

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6 years ago
Microneedling after subcision with filler

Calling on people's logic and intuition... I am about to at-home microneedle (derminator 9-needle), and I'm about 4 months removed from a Juvederm XC filler in both cheeks and 3 months from subcision ...

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6 years ago
What is the optimal rotation for subcision, TCA peel and microneedling

Good stuff, folks. Thanks.

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7 years ago
What is the optimal rotation for subcision, TCA peel and microneedling

So I just had my first subcision ever last week (so far, healing well). What sort of rotation of other modalities have people seen success with? I am talking about the order, and timing between, su...

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7 years ago