Fractionated CO2 Laser Resurfacing for Acne Scars

I definitely see improvement in my scars! I'd say between month 3 and 6 were the most exciting! If I had the time and money, I'd probably get one more laser treatment. I am, however, getting fillers tomorrow. I am staying local due to time and budget, so it will not be the same office. I will be doing ,a separate review on the fillers, so check my profile in a few weeks. I'm uploading pics that show the difference between before I had Infini RF or co2 laser and my progress up to tonight. My scar journey started 12/9/16 and officially ends tomorrow, at least for a long while! I'm not only financially drained, but also emotionally exhausted! I feel for anyone who decides to embark on scar revision! Just don't give up, but love yourself every step of the way!!! xoxo

It's been a little over 3 months since my laser. I do see improvement in my scars and I have 3 more months of possible improvement to wait for. In the direct sunlight and when my face is at certain angles from the light I can tell a difference and it's exciting, but I feel like it doesn't look like I've spent the last year and over $5,000.00 on my face! Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I see Improvement and that I can actually afford to get something done; I just feel like that after reading all the hype and seeing before and after pics from the doctors on these procedures, I should have a little bit more noticable results!! I guess that's why they say "results vary". I'm going to keep pushing on and hoping for the best! Next will be aggressive session of fillers! I've attached updated pics. Left is before any treatments, 12-8-16, and right is 12-3-17. (I had 3 Infini RF treatments before Co2).

My skin is still red and blotchy. The ointment and possibly even the procedure itself has caused some breakouts. My jawline and parts of my cheeks are still minorly sensitive to the touch and the places that are still red itch off and on all day and sometimes during sleep. I'm not sure if I'm still swollen or if this is results from the partial ablation of my skin, but my scars are very shallow. As of today, I am impressed! I'm not sure how long this redness will last and the blotchy look, but with a bit of liquid foundation, it is tolerable. I switched back to my Aquation moisturizer, as it is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and fragrance free! My skin is still pretty dry! I've attached a pic collage. The left pics are two days before my laser and the right pics are today. No makeup, same lighting, same camera. Trying not to get my hopes up, but looks pretty good so far! I'll be getting temp fillers soon - then will be taking a break from all of this during the 6 month wait for collagen remodeling.