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I have tried it all and nothing works [pictures included]

Subcision/suction, fillers and traditional dermabrasion to help blend might be options. Also, continuing with dermastamp plus adding retinoids to increase absorption. Very sorry you've seen no improve...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Healing Inspiration

Here are some more healing photos that help put things into perspective for me and make me feel a little better about my worst acne scars.

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Healing Inspiration

Alright, if this man's very deep, open wound can heal so well then why can't our acne scars? Haha I think I'll just get my whole face dermabraded off and cross my fingers.  Jk ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Hypopigmentation - Scars With Loss Of Pigment - White Scars

Came across an answer to a question that might give you a little hope. Maybe you can contact Dr. Davin Lim and send him some pictures of your scar to see what he thinks. He's been recommended here bef...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
Really wanna get rid of this stupid scar I had for aleast 4 months now.. Can I please get advise?

Get a prescription for Retin-A Micro ASAP from a dermatologist or doctor. Or order online: [removed]. Whenever you see a blackhead put some on it and let it work its magic. Don't touch it and don't pi...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
A Word On Tca Cross Post-Care: Dry Scab Versus Wet Wound

I think keeping them moist and not letting them scab is best. I got this info from doctors on Real Self. Also, when you get laser resurfacing or dermabrasion doctors recommend to keep moist and never ...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
What has happened this forum1?

Ever since I started using this website about two years ago its been absolutely overflowing with misinformation, unfortunately back then I didnt recognize it and I tried a lot of dumb shit. The ones t...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
dermabrasion

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on dermabrasion, @blahblah82. I'm pretty new to this forum but I've learned a ton from your informative posts.

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
dermabrasion

Unfortunately it won't be for a while @Moh.Ali but I'll let everyone know. I'm working on subcision, TCA Cross, microneedling and possibly an excision or two first so dermabrasion (resurfa...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
dermabrasion

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing the info! Healing is a long process after dermabrasion but I'm confident and hope you'll see great results! Hope you report back and don't disappear compl...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
dermabrasion

Sounds like you're in safe hands and your doctor has a great deal of knowledge and experience. Keep us posted! I have a lot of hope in dermabrasion as well. I only did one laser treatment...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
How much will procedures help me?

Focus on keeping acne under control for now and staying healthy. When the time is right improvements in scars can be made but it can be an emotional roller coaster! If you do your research some treatm...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
dermabrasion

Wish I knew! I don't have enough experience to answer that question. I think dermabrasion causes new redness/hyperpigmentation that slowly fades with time. It does the heavy lifting and resurfaces the...

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
dermabrasion

Also, if you recently had any excisions dermabrasion will help blend the new scar.

In forum Acne Scars

10 years ago
dermabrasion

Best wishes @Moh.Ali! I'm also doing dermabrasion in the future after subcision (and TCA cross, peels and microneedling). I don't trust lasers so this is the route I'm taking. Please keep us posted! T...

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10 years ago
My failed results after various treatments

I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. I understand how it feels. Please don't give up. Have you ever considered traditional dermabrasion? It's intense but it might diminish the grid-like pattern cause...

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10 years ago
When do you see results from subcision?

You could always repeat and next time try the subcision-suction method. Best wishes!

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10 years ago
TCA cross with syringe vs. toothpick

Thanks for the reply @sts54! That's a great point about using a needle DIY and too much coming out/dripping. I've been thinking about this for a while and didn't even think of that! Thank you for info...

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10 years ago
TCA cross with syringe vs. toothpick

Has anyone tried this method of TCA cross? Think this works better than other methods (ex. using a toothpick)? For the DIYs what method do you use? What size (gauge) needle do you think this is? Perh...

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10 years ago