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Saline Injections for Acne Scars Were Complete Waste of Time and Money - Fullerton, CA

  • Not Worth It
  • Cost: $1,100
  • Fullerton, CA

I recently went to a doctor in Fullerton and spent...

  • 3 Aug 2012

I recently went to a doctor in Fullerton and spent about $1100 for a series of saline injections for acne scars. Other than making my face look like it was bee stung for a few days after each session, there was no scar improvement at all. When I mentioned this to the staff, I was told to keep coming back. It went from being told that improvement would appear in 6 - 9 treatments to 13 or more. I stopped after 9 treatments. Save your money and try something else. Any improvement you get will likely be very minimal or not noticeable.

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I chose this provider because he is the only one doing this treatment. I felt I was misled on the results when I had the first consultation. The part that no results are possible are downplayed. Wait times were horrendous (over an hour most times) and one team member was rude and unprofessional when I called to say I was not happy with results.

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Jabberwocky 21 Oct 2012
Until I read your experience I never even knew this was a prodecure! I know how frustrating it is to feel as though you wasted your money. I've had Juvederm, Perlane, and Restylane injected into my scars. The doctor who injected the Juvederm had never used it for acne scars before, so it was a bit lumpy. The Perlane was a COMPLETE waste of money, and as a result I wrote a review of my experience. Both the Perlane and Restylane were injected by my dermatologist. The Restylane has (thankfully) lasted a long time in the painful, depressed scar I developed as a result of an acne cyst that I had injected with cortisone, but the remaining Restylane he injected into my other acne scars has since disappeared. He used a Botox needle, which I thought was great. I plan to have more injected when I can afford it.
A in So. California 8 Nov 2012
Jabberwocky, was the Restylane lumpy too? And how long has it lasted? Please reply. Thanks.
Jabberwocky 8 Nov 2012
Hi A. The Restylane was a tiny bit lumpy, but I believe the smaller Botox needle allowed for greater precision and more localized injection. I had Restylane injected last December. Some still remains in the deep cyst scar (because I can still feel it) but the remainder has since disappeared. I plan on having more injected when I have the funds.
Sam ENG 11 Sep 2012
I've been using The Dr Max Powers Scar Serum on acne scars for several months now. I've had several compliments! It has greatly improven skin appearance and I continue to use it because it also seems to keep my skin clear. I use it mainly on my cheeks in the morning and at night. A little goes a loooong way.
A in So. California 8 Nov 2012
Sam, are you getting improvement on coloration only or on actual depressed or ice pick scars? Please reply. Thanks.
A in So. California 8 Nov 2012
Sam, what is improving, the discoloration or the actual depressed scar itself? Please advise. Thanks.
Megan P (Community Manager) 3 Aug 2012

I'm so sorry to hear the injections didn't provide any long term change for you. It is so disappointing when you spend the time and money for a treatment, but don't get the results you had hoped for. Do you think you will try another form of treatment, or just let things be as they are for now?

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