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It's been a few years now...
I apologize to those who have read this and I never updated my results. After my second dot treatment, I noticed that more scars appeared near my temple. I can't say whether or not it was the DOT that caused more scarring (pitted) or they just were already there and brought to the surface. I have to say that in general, I am very disappointed for the amount of money I put in and the lack of results (if anything, more scarring). I was super excited at the time for these treatments but what I had not realized was that the only improvement I saw was due to the swelling. Once the swelling had gone down, my scars were back to normal and more noticeable. Though, in time, I'm sure collagen formation took place, it wasn't much. I also want to state that I realize it takes multiple treatments sometimes to even make a difference. However, due to the price, it wasn't worth it. It could have been my skin tone (olive/half korean) or other factors but for me, this did not work as I thought. I did not want to risk more scarring so I did not go back for more. My doctor was great but I will never do this procedure again.
I do have to mention that I am going to put a new post on dermarolling as this has been a miracle for my acne scars. Hands down, this is the only thing that has improved my acne scars, ever. If you have any questions about dermarolling, please let me know and I can fill everyone in. I have done dermarolling for about a year now and my scars have improved over 50% (if not, more).
I do have to mention that I am going to put a new post on dermarolling as this has been a miracle for my acne scars. Hands down, this is the only thing that has improved my acne scars, ever. If you have any questions about dermarolling, please let me know and I can fill everyone in. I have done dermarolling for about a year now and my scars have improved over 50% (if not, more).
I just got the second dot done yesterday. I was a...
I just got the second dot done yesterday.
I was a little nervous, ive read that the second time is more painful.
I also had a more aggressive treatment than last.
It did hurt mostly was stinging but worth it.
Honestly, the only areas unbearable were the spots around my eyes. Since I mostly have scarring on my cheeks, I dont care how painful it is on that area, but it was bearable.
Really, by the time its done..you forget most of the pain you sat through. It was also easier this time bc I knew what to expect.
I was very red yesterday. and as of the second day, I am still red but expected so, since it was more aggressive. However, hardly any pain or discomfort..just weird skin feeling.
My cheeks were slightly swollen this morning but put an ice pack on it and it helped plus took away some redness.
I will try to update after a week or so and see what percentage it helped w scarring.
I keep reading that three months is key, so we will see.
I was a little nervous, ive read that the second time is more painful.
I also had a more aggressive treatment than last.
It did hurt mostly was stinging but worth it.
Honestly, the only areas unbearable were the spots around my eyes. Since I mostly have scarring on my cheeks, I dont care how painful it is on that area, but it was bearable.
Really, by the time its done..you forget most of the pain you sat through. It was also easier this time bc I knew what to expect.
I was very red yesterday. and as of the second day, I am still red but expected so, since it was more aggressive. However, hardly any pain or discomfort..just weird skin feeling.
My cheeks were slightly swollen this morning but put an ice pack on it and it helped plus took away some redness.
I will try to update after a week or so and see what percentage it helped w scarring.
I keep reading that three months is key, so we will see.
So it's almost been two weeks since I've had the...
So it's almost been two weeks since I've had the dot.
I mentioned last time that I was breaking out, well I broke out A LOT since then. I'm not entirely sure if it was the numbing cream, the actual dot laser or what. I obviously am acne prone so it could have been several things. I haven't broken out on my cheeks in forever and I was angry that maybe 4 or 5 have formed last week.
It could be that it's super hot outside, the products I'm using are irritating my skin (I went back to my normal regimen- Salicylic Acid treatment wash and Benzoyl peroxide cream at night). Whatever it was that caused this, I was freaked out. I started taking Zinc supplements, Vitamin A, Vitamin C & E and it seems to be helping. My face is getting dry and the acne is slowly healing. I haven't broken out since but I'm in the process of trying to get them to clear up without adding more scarring (which is the whole reason why I got the DOT in the first place).
For the clear free skin, I noticed that the scars are looking better each day. It isn't a drastic difference, but overall it's satisfying.
I am nervous about going to my next DOT in the next couple of weeks but I just want it to be over with. I am dreading breaking out again. But since I am taking vitamin supplements, I am hoping that this will prevent them from happening in the future.
Anyways, I am frustrated still but happy at the same time that there does seem to be something working.
I mentioned last time that I was breaking out, well I broke out A LOT since then. I'm not entirely sure if it was the numbing cream, the actual dot laser or what. I obviously am acne prone so it could have been several things. I haven't broken out on my cheeks in forever and I was angry that maybe 4 or 5 have formed last week.
It could be that it's super hot outside, the products I'm using are irritating my skin (I went back to my normal regimen- Salicylic Acid treatment wash and Benzoyl peroxide cream at night). Whatever it was that caused this, I was freaked out. I started taking Zinc supplements, Vitamin A, Vitamin C & E and it seems to be helping. My face is getting dry and the acne is slowly healing. I haven't broken out since but I'm in the process of trying to get them to clear up without adding more scarring (which is the whole reason why I got the DOT in the first place).
For the clear free skin, I noticed that the scars are looking better each day. It isn't a drastic difference, but overall it's satisfying.
I am nervous about going to my next DOT in the next couple of weeks but I just want it to be over with. I am dreading breaking out again. But since I am taking vitamin supplements, I am hoping that this will prevent them from happening in the future.
Anyways, I am frustrated still but happy at the same time that there does seem to be something working.