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Topicals won't do anything for scars bad enough that you have tried co2 and fraxel. You need to identify which type of scars you have by posting a clear picture here or looking at the FAQ thread and i...

Day 7 update: Still going well, not much to add. More scars are now visible but not to a great degree. One scars on my right temple seems to have returned close to its original size, but this scar wa...

A lot of what you describe is similar to what I experienced in my subcision treatment. Looking forward to your followups in the next weeks. Best of luck.

Every day I've been feeling more and more like the results are going to be good, glad you guys think so as well. I went into this subcision expecting that I would follow it with a 2nd and 3rd, based o...

The recovery has been great, much easier than I was expecting. The suction is a bit awkward, especially at first. I had been thinking I would try it without the cup, maybe I'll give it a shot. You are...

Still early in the healing process but I think it is a good sign that I only have a bit of re-depression so far. The first day or two of noticing the lumps did have me worrying a bit even though they ...

Day 5 update: My entire face has basically returned to its normal size. I have been getting more aggressive with suction, usually a 4-5 times a day. I have yet to suction my left temple yet as it rema...

72 hour update: The right side of my face has mostly returned to a normal size, the left is still enlarged. I started suction on sections of my cheeks late yesterday, today I added my right temple. S...

I chose to not actively try to reduce my bruising, hematoma, swelling, or inflammation. There just was not enough info for me on the advantages and especially the disadvantages of taking Arnica, Vitam...

24 hour update: I took 500mg of Tylenol immediately after the subcision and didnt feel anything but some minor pain yesterday. Today there is no pain at all, just some tightness from the swelling whic...

Yeah, I remember the swelling after CO2 so very well, was difficult having the scars reappear. For this treatment I am much more prepared and knowledgeable, so there wont be any surprises once the swe...

Tracking progress of my subcision treatments and a few other at home treatments. Lots of additional progress pictures and a video of me stretching and animating my left cheek in my albums....

If you do heal poorly then you will need to be extra careful. When you try a new treatment, be very conservative and treat a single scar. Take extra time between sessions and watch how your skin respo...

How long ago did you get the filler? Might be best to just let it absorb naturally. Most people do not see improvement from one needling session, those that do are generally just seeing short term swe...

Can see a lot more variation in your scars from those pictures. Excision may be your best bet with a few of those boxcars, I think subcision would have a very limited effect on them because they are s...

Don't think you really have hypertrophic scars, you might get more response in the regular scar forum. I see scarred pores, and I think rolling and boxcar scars. I would do some research on the follow...

Subcision is often recommended before fillers because of that exact reason, the filler donuts around the scar tissue. I just have no understanding of what cortisone does under the skin and how you wou...

Have you considered posting on realself to get some doctor's opinions? Might even get a response from a doctor in your area. Tough to say what the best treatment for you would be. I dont think it is n...

You could try a hyaluronic acid filler to see how it responds first, they typically last a few months. If you get favorable results then you could look into some of the longer term fillers, otherswise...

I have not read anything that shows there are any disadvantages to performing subcision after laser, but it is possible there are. It seems logical to me that ablative laser would be more effective if...

Are you sure this is due to acne scarring, looks to me like it is just genetics? Laugh lines are quite normal, it shouldn't be something you are overly concerned with.

6 hours ago, dontcrybaby said: Is it possible for my scars to heal by themselves naturally then? or my skin texture may also start to become smoother? I hope you're right. I do know that I hav...

Worry about the types of scars you have and the treatments for them in 6 months if you are no longer breaking out. Until then let your body heal and figure out what vitamins and topical might benefit ...

1 hour ago, scarredandsad34 said: It's been literally all over the board. Microneedling, surgery, laser, nothing they can do....It seems to be whatever they have in the office. the microneedlin...

3 hours ago, scarredandsad34 said: No before and after pics. My scar responded poorly to the revision surgery. Almost no improvement. Morganroth thinks it's because the ps used the wrong stitc...