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“Are my Acne/chickenpox Hopeless? Many Procedures...what Next?”

blondiemom 2 posts

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Updated 13 Jul 2009
Posted 27 May 2009

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Spent: $3,000 in Maryland

A few years ago i had dermabrasion performed for facial (acne/chickenpox) scarring. That seemed to not help very much and the aftercare was much to handle. Still deteremined to reduce my scars I had a series of four Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing procedures performed this past year. There was little discomfort and recovery was much shorter. I have noticed my skin is smoother but not yet the results I was hoping for. My forehead seemed to result better from the laser.

I have had dermabrasion and several Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing treatments but the results are not as good as I had hoped. I am considering more Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing procedures or considering using another laser such as the Active FX. I know my skin will never be perfect however I have a goal which is to not have these ugly indents on my face! My skin always looks awesome after the fractional CO2 due to the swelling. Can anyone advise as to what my next step should be. THANKS

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awalk (338 posts) 17 Jun 2009

Get a litle fat grafting it has stem cells that help the skin repair as well as filling the area out...And check out derma roller before spending more on fraxel same thing without the risk of burning You could try restylane first to see if you like it...

brad b (1 post) 19 Jun 2009

i am 23 years old and i still have bad acne. it has gotten better since i was little but worried it will never go away. i believe my acne was inherited cause my dads dad and my dad and my brothers have it. i havent found any real cure or way to make it better. the soaps and medecine doesn"t help either. if any one knows of anything that could be of help or maybe some treatments that could help. let me know. i hate not being able to take off my shirt in public. cause i used to love swimming

awalk (338 posts) 22 Jun 2009

Brad B You have to see a derm and take Accutane.... It will change your life..Look at the reviews on this site.. You shouldn't have to live with it in this day and age... Avoid lasers until you try this first I am assuming you are male from your name..A derm will be more likely to prescribe it because of this... Be persistant and find a good Derm.... What area are you in???

awalk (338 posts) 22 Jun 2009

Brad What have you tried so far??