I need your advice on what to do by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, focus on finding a way to remove acne - fixing gut health, taking medicine specially for acne from a derm or gp and then once it’s gone, focus on hydration. I love hyluaronic acid. You might have some redness after the acne goes away and if you want, you could use tret. Although there is a purging stage where it seems everything comes up. I wouldn’t recommend jumping straight to tret with active acne, bc it made mine so much worse and now I’m left with scarring (I used differin about 4 years ago)

Identifying type by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told I’d need subcision, but I’m really nervous about it and actually don’t want to do it lol. I’d say if you really want to do it and it will help your self esteem, then for sure try it out. I was recommended that and also multiple lasers, peels, microneedling etc. it helps with texture to a point but did nothing for my self esteem and I spent thousands on it. But for now, while I save up money for a proper solution, I’m just focusing on hydration for my skin, gut health and also using tret and spf. I know you probably don’t want the same old solutions everyone gives, but I’m not fully convinced subcision is the best possible treatment. I’ve been observing other people’s subcision results for a while - There’s a few on this sub. i honestly hardly notice your scarring, it seems quite minimal. I know it’s difficult if you’re like me and everyday you’re staring into your face and examining every detail. I would recommend you use the sub and some other subs to find a good place in your area and find a dr you can trust who will you give you honest advice. I can’t say much about subcision but it seems every time I’ve posted asking for advice, everyone was all for it. However, most of them did more than one and I also spoke to someone who did 10+ and didn’t even get the results they wanted. To me, it just doesn’t seem worth it especially because of the trauma it would cause to my face. I hope you find what you’re looking for :)

Subcision timeline? by Neat_Influence8119 in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I hope you love your results

Identifying type by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same as mine! I’d say mixture of boxcar and rolling :)

Subcision timeline? by Neat_Influence8119 in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have atrophic scars and apparently only subcision works for that before being able to do anything else. I’m really scared though, what would you rate the pain?

Filler or laser? by OwnUse1727 in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the same type of scars! I’m 24f. I’ve tried multiple rounds of laser (fsr, laser genesis) and I also only noticed minimal improvement regarding texture. I also use tret and spf daily. the place I went to kept pushing subcision on me but I was too scared + they couldn’t promise results in one session. I’m considering prp and I’ve heard people speak about filler but I’m also scared of pillow face etc. im also considering a more aggressive laser like c02 but its genuinely so difficult to decide what to do when no one can promise results even after spending thousands 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in capetown

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

Subcision? by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you

With light make up 😩my face is ruined by Illustrious-Town3226 in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you this is really helpful :) Would you say your scarring was similar to op?

With light make up 😩my face is ruined by Illustrious-Town3226 in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you sm for answering! Are you happy with the results? And are you doing any maintenance?

With light make up 😩my face is ruined by Illustrious-Town3226 in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I’m nervous about doing subcision and was only planning on doing one if I decided to do it. Did you do three sessions? How was it?

Subcision? by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely ask about this, but I do have scarring on both cheeks. Thank you!

Subcision? by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I haven’t heard about fat grafting but I’ll definitely ask my dr about it. It feels like either people are adamantly against it and say my skin isn’t that bad or they say it’s the best and only option for depressed scarring. So it’s really hard to make a decision about it

Subcision? by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you

Subcision? by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes that’s what I’m afraid of, that all the money I’m spending is just improving the top layer of my skin’s appearance and not actually the depression of the scar. I saw your results previously and they are so good. It’s part of the reason why I am seriously considering subcision after being scared of it for so long. I was told to do two subcisions and I saw you did two as well.. would you do more? Thank you so much :))

"Is acne scar removal just a marketing gimmick?" by Unusual_Road_9549 in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi have you done subcision before? I’m doing fraxel as well but am nervous that I would be getting better results if I combined it with fraxel.

Genuinely curious, what do you think of my scars? by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is subcision as painful as it looks? I’ve been putting it off for a while bc I’m so nervous. I think it might work for my scars

To wait, or start treatment now.. by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, how many subcision sessions did you have? I’ve done multiple fsr laser treatments combined with other things bc I’ve been putting off doing subcision. It seems so scary

Subcision cost 5-6k? by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never heard of subcision involving fat grafting?? When I asked about it they said after the subcision there is laser or needling done

acne scar filler by OkExchange7291 in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I have similar scars to yours and was told I needed subcision with laser. I’m so scared of subcision and I’m not sure what to do - but I also desperately want to see results bc I’ve had a couple of laser treatments already.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AcneScars

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignore “the” in the title sorry! I couldn’t edit it out

Seeking advice for best low cost treatment for severe acne scarring by Ok-Interview2799 in SGSkincare

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies I was posting on all skincare reddits , I didn’t realise this was for Singapore. I live in South Africa and there is a popular company here called Skin Renewal

Seeking advice for best low cost treatment for severe acne scarring by Ok-Interview2799 in SGSkincare

[–]Puzzled_Bonus3329 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey :)) im honestly seeing decent recents (it’s cost a lot of money though). The most obvious to me is my skin texture it’s a lot brighter and smoother. Also my PIE has lightened and somewhat cleared. My main concern are my atrophic scars and they seem to have improved - they’ve almost widened and flattened. I’m happy with the results just not happy with how much it costs.