Acne scars

See the acne scar treatment postings by the RealSelf.com community. Discussions include ice pick scars, pitted scars, acne pits, and acne marks.

Acne scars questions & answers

More »

Related Acne scars blog posts

Cover FX makeup conceals with over 40 shades
Cover FX was one of the must-stop-by's at The Makeup Show/NYC this past weekend. One of the most-discussed forum topics at RealSelf.com is melasma, and...
PurCellin Oil in Bio-Oil is promoted as the cure-all for my skin...but is it?
PurCellin Oil in Bio-Oil is promoted as the cure-all for my skin...but is it?
I typically cast a dubious eye when in comes to beauty product that has any of these elements: 1. It's advertised in back-of-magazine or column-size ads...
Jan Marini
 Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. has a new product for women who are in the "sandwich generation" -- sandwiched between acne and wringles...
Taser your acne
Can Zeno-like, a small Taser-looking device powered by 2-AA batteries, be our salvation from pimples?  A clinical study by ThermaClear demonstrated...
Cameron Diaz breaks up, stops smoking, and clears acne
Since Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake broke up, I hate to say it... I like her even better. I like the new brown hair. I like her new open attitude....
New: Clean and Clear Acne Patch
Listen up if you're living the daily battle against adult acne.  The Clean & Clear Invisible Patch
New skin resurfacing technology: ActiveFX laser
I just coerced my friend Denise to writeup her positive Fraxel laser results which inspired me to investigate new facial resurfacing and skin renewal...
Acne and Wrinkles
No, no. I am not implying a connection between acne and wrinkles. I am merely wondering why so often the two occur simultaneously in women in their mid to...
Does the Zeno Zapper work?
While taking advantage of my guilty pleasure of reading People Magazine while at the gym I saw a summer skin care tip. Sun won't help get rid of adult acne...
Will facelifts become a thing of the past?
The more I read, the more I'm convinced that new dermal fillers are going to be viable alternatives to facelifts. Anyone seeking a more youthful...

Related Acne scars reviews

Deep FX: July 24, 2008-just had total fx (deep fx & active fx)-have had 3 past fraxel treatments ~ Deep FX was worth it
Skingirl10   Santa Monica  Jul 24, 2008  Deep FX Cost: $3,000  Pain: Uncomfortable
July 24, 2008-just had Total FX (Deep FX & Active FX)-Have had 3 past Fraxel treatments
Here are new pics 2 days after my Total FX procedure. I had Deep FX to my forehead and both cheeks at 3 passes each, on a 17.5 setting. I was told... more

Active FX: Looking forward to great results ~ Active FX was worth it
FyrCaptain   Sonoma CA  Jul 23, 2008  Active FX Cost: $2,500  Pain: Uncomfortable
I had been wanting to do this procedure for a while, and finally made the time. I had acne scars from large cystic acne on both cheeks that were... more

Fraxel Laser: Like the results so far ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
Aphina123-fun@yahoo.com   Sacramento, CA  Jul 13, 2008  Fraxel Laser Cost: $1,000  Pain: Uncomfortable
I have had two Fraxel treatments so far, about six weeks apart. My skin definitely looks refreshed and I'm seeing fading of my acne scars on my... more

Smoothbeam laser: Waste of money; scarred me, results were horrid ~ Smoothbeam laser was NOT worth it
FlipGrl   Salt Lake City  Jul 10, 2008  Smoothbeam laser Cost: $600  Pain: Uncomfortable
I have moderate acne scars on both of my cheeks. I've been trying to soften the appearance since 2001. I've also spent thousands of dollars doing... more

Fraxel Laser: Still figuring it out ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
Danny   Lumberton, NC  Jun 30, 2008  Fraxel Laser Cost: $3,200  Pain: Uncomfortable
Fraxel Laser for acne scars
My experience with fraxel repair for acne scars was good so far. I am day 6 post procedure and the swelling has gone down. Overall i had a few... more

Fraxel Laser: First treatement and i can tell a huge difference ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
Mstiger33   Gulfport, MS  Jun 27, 2008  Fraxel Laser Cost: $1,000  Pain: Mild
Fraxel Laser for acne scarring, acne scars
I have mild to moderate scars on my cheeks and lines on the forehead and around the eyes. I work a lot so I can not take time off for recovery... more

Chemical peel: New skin revealed- stressed skin got a cold sore! ~ Chemical peel was worth it
Katie kay   Seattle  Jun 18, 2008  Chemical peel Cost: $125  Pain: Mild
New skin revealed- stressed skin got a cold sore!
The entire process lasted for about an hour. The first step is pleasant a full face cleansing with the Clairsonic brush. The next steps are not... more

Fraxel Laser: So far, fraxel results are good ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
CAP   Baltimore, MD  Jun 18, 2008  Fraxel Laser Cost: $900  Pain: Uncomfortable
Fraxel Laser for acne scars
I had my first mini-fraxel about 6 weeks ago. I was afraid to do the entire session b/c I wanted to see how my skin reacted. The pain was mild and... more

Fraxel Laser: Fraxil changed my life, and i've had a lot of other things done. ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
Jlw   Lincolnshire, Chicago, IL, USA  Jun 18, 2008  Fraxel Laser Cost: $2,000  Pain: Uncomfortable
Look, I've been through other painful things, and other cosmetic procedures ad nauseum.  The results from Fraxel, more so than any other... more

Fraxel Laser: First treatment; have some improvement ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
Wading   Tacoma, WA  Jun 14, 2008  Fraxel Laser Cost: $5,800  Pain: Uncomfortable
I'm 52 and have suffered from acne since I was 19. I have scarring, but what's really bugging me is the orange peel look and some wrinkles,... more