xander_33

Any updates?

@dirigo39 And you got this dermabrasion done with Dr. Caloca jr in Tijuana? How much did it cost in USD, also how did you overcome the language barrier? I may get this done after my procedure with Rul...

Posted by: @dirigo39 It's been 13 months since my surgical Dermabrasion and I can say it works. It looked better as it healed. Since then I've also done 3 rf microneedling with the secret pro mach...

14 hours ago, getsmart121 said: Is this immediately after treatment. It just takes time The above photos were taken approximately 3 months after the procedure. I have been applying hydr...

22 hours ago, getsmart121 said: Did you get phenol cross and erbium combo? Also take dr best collagen 1 and 2. And keep applying topical vitamin c. Phenol is basically damaging skin and we are ...

Results after my 3rd Phenol cross with Dr. Rullan. Feel like some of my scars got worse. Going in for profractional laser resurfacing and subcision next week.

2 hours ago, Dontgiveupitsonlyscars said: No, I wouldn't say erbium had lackluster results for me. But I also wouldn't say it fit my expectations. Maybe I'm hard on myself but for how many erbi...

43 minutes ago, Dontgiveupitsonlyscars said: I'm researching dermabrasion too. My issue with dermabrasion is the potential pigment issues. I want to get a test spot before doing my whole cheeks...

I have another phenol cross procedure scheduled next month. During that visit I plan to discuss with Dr. Rullan what would be the best course of action for my scars. Many of my scars have softened ...

On 4/15/2022 at 9:32 PM, Dontgiveupitsonlyscars said: From your first post of your photos to the photos you posted now, the improvement is very noticeable. Sure, you still have little bit of sc...

Bumping this thread again. It's been some time since my last treatments. Was content with my scars for a bit after healing from my phenol cross with Dr. Rullan. Suddenly, I have been more attentive to...

Just got done with my phenol cross procedure. Took about 10 minutes. The nurse took some photos of my scars with top/down lighting. They prepared the area by applying alcohol via swab to m...

Have an appointment scheduled next week with Dr. Rullan for phenol cross. The aim is to target the boxcar and icepick scars across my cheeks and temples. I am considering getting one more subcision...

Just got finished consulting a cosmetic derm about potential treatments for my hyperotrphic scarring. Was recommended fraxel + vbeam, multiple sessions. V-Beam to help target the discoloration and red...

@DontgiveupitsonlyscarsThanks for the uplifting comments. I have accepted that my scars will never completely disappear but I would be satisfied with even a 40% - 50% improvement in my scars. Over the...

22 hours ago, HistoricalProblem said: @xander_33 Thanks for posting your updates! I just joined and am learning a lot. Your progress is very encouraging. Why did you switch doctors if I may ask...

Been a couple months since my last subcision. Wanted to update this thread. For this second subcision I went to a different practitioner. Treatment was the same as last, saline-subcision however only ...

Looking for advice on how to treat the scars on my back and shoulders. The only treatments I have received thus far are steroid injections to help flatten the keloids and I have also tried applying re...

On 2/26/2021 at 11:33 PM, Guest said: CO2 is supposedly not particularly effective against icepicks. Yeah I am considering getting lasers just for the boxcar scars and overall texture. ...

Will be cancelling my appointment for my 2nd subcision and look to consult with a derm about getting TCA cross done for my icepicks/boxcar scars, as those have been bothering me the most lately. In...

Update: Its been about 10 days since my subcision. The swelling has gone down entirely I would say. I am still cupping at least twice a day on my cheeks/temples. I do notice some improvement it is har...

After years of research and contemplation - looking into various treatments, consulting with numerous doctors and financially planning to pay to get these procedures, I got my ...

Are there any collagen supplements or products (Vitamin C) that are worth taking when undergoing acne scar treatments such as subcision, RF microneedlng, TCA cross, etc? I was considering taking so...

Should I still suction if I am getting injected with saline during the subcision? I know if you get fillers there's no reason to since they both accomplish the same goal, but with saline being tempora...

I am looking for a detailed guide / step-by-step on how to optimally suction post subcision. I have my first subcision scheduled for next month and the doctor will be subcising my cheecks and temples ...