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Updated 22 Mar 2012

Posted 3 Feb 2012

guys , i have suffered with ice pick scars for over 15 years,,,ive tried everything and spent 1000'sa i didnt have . i found a method finally,,,,im so excited to share with all my fellow acne scared friends. i know how devistaing it can be and what an effect is has on self confidence. its call tca cross peel ! oh my god it is a miracle! i want to help everyone who is suffering from this terrible scars :( they put the solution into the ice pick scar it makes a frost , scabs then fall off ...the skin grows to the suface of your reg skin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 oh god answered my prayers finally wish you all well please contact me if i can give you any advice ....



Updated on 19 Mar 2012:
Hi guys how your all well. yesterday i had my second treatment with TCA cross..for my ice pick scars. I had one session about 6 weeks ago...i did see a difference with once session....so, the doc told me we are 65% done with my face ...There were a few ice pick scars that were deeper so, the first time ...only worked little but, most of little ice pick scars went away with first application....wish me luck on second application . I think the worst part is sitting home for a couple of days :( looks terrible ....once the scabs fall off i also notice the pigment is darker so, doc wants me to bleach out the scar

Updated on 22 Mar 2012:
Hi guys 03/22/2012
Well i had second tca cross done last friday.......out of 30 little -to med ice pick scars i have about 6 left.....One thing i noticed with this procedure .....some scars heal right away ...it looks like i never had a scar there !!!!!!!!!!!!! unbeleivable ! but, some if the solution is inserted with just a tad bit more solution the chemical will scar you more
please make sure if you do have this procedure done that you go to a Doc who is experienced !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this chemical is extremly dangerous if in hands of some who dont know what there doing. anyhow, doctor told me my face is 65 % done...I didnt realize that i needed 4 sessions....but, i really really do see the difference when i look into the mirror the deeper scars are what we are working on now. in 3 weeks i am going back for 3 rd session....the worst part i think is keeping vasaline on your face for a week !!!! oh gets in your hair ....im not working at the time so, made it alot easier for me to deal with .....hope this helps everyone :) please email me with any questions god bless

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Megan P (Community Manager) 6 Feb 2012

I am so glad to hear you have found something that worked to get rid of your acne scars - that is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing it here with us.

How long has it been since you had the peel done?

CHRISITNEINFEDERALHILL 12 Feb 2012
Hi ! well Two days ago i went for my session. Doctor Paul at agape in Warwick...is such a wonderful guy! heres what they do. so the doc gets the solution is 100% stenth. he put the solution in every ice pick scar i had ....it burned like hell but, the pain goes away within minutes....whats nice about this procedure is your whole face doesnt have to go threw the pain just the ice pick holes.....so, they all frosted and now, i am keeping vasalene on the whole face they are starting to scab but, i can see some of the smaller ice pick scars are already disappering ! Sorry if i so emotional but, this has really killed my self confidence. i have about 30 ice pick scars .....i will never never pick my face again i know go for facials when i see im starting to break out ! and it helps ...well hun i will keep you informed...now i must tell you if you work. your gonna need a week out of work unless you want them to see you like this it doesnt hurt at all right now, well see the results in one week ~! ill keep you informed thanks you for checking in,
Christine
Megan P (Community Manager) 13 Feb 2012

Well first, you certainly don't sound too emotional - I fully understand how feeling self conscious about stuff like this can really impact your life, so I'm thrilled to hear this could be exactly what you have been looking for!

I keep hearing people talk about "frosting" when they talk about chemical peels. What does that mean?

Hope things are still feeling ok for you!

CHRISITNEINFEDERALHILL 15 Feb 2012
Hi Megan,
Frosting means it turns white in color....then quickly turns to a scab....its been about 4 days now, Now, there are 2 different tca treatments . The first one is the tca Peel,...which is the whole face. Second is Tca cross - that is the one I had done which is ....better for acne scars. Especially ice pick scars which are usually little holes in your face from popping the pimple....when they apply the solution into the hole they use a toothpick. it immediately turns white (frost) then turns in color again within a couple of minutes....so far the healing is looking great there are some scars that are still healing some are completely gone ! others are not :( But, Dr. Paul at Agape said in 4 weeks we will have another session and that will fix the scars that were a little deeper....hope this helps !
Nice speaking to you again
christine
CHRISITNEINFEDERALHILL 15 Feb 2012
I just read some of my posts sorry about the mis spelling i was probably rushing lol ....always on the go anyhow, please contact me anytime with any questions you may have ...I have had fraxal laser done spent 3500.00 it was most painful experience i have had and it did help with texture of the skin did nothing for ice pick acne scars! i have had chemical peels ...same thing skin looked better but, scars still there the tca cross is the only method i found threw experience that works !
Megan P (Community Manager) 16 Feb 2012

Oh goodness, don't worry about typos. I think we are all in a rush these days, so most people understand that kind of stuff.

Thanks so much for all the info you shared - I know a ton of people who are looking for a way to heal their ice pick scars will appreciate what you have shared.

Please keep us posted on the changes you continue to see and if you decide to go for another round of the tca cross.

Megan P (Community Manager) 16 Feb 2012

Oh, and we have a Fraxel Community and a Chemical Peel community. I'd love it if you would consider posting a review of your experience with those two treatments as well! :)

CHRISITNEINFEDERALHILL 17 Feb 2012
ok well it is day 6 I cant beleive my ice pick scars about 20 little ones are gone !!!!!!!!!!!!! it really brings tears to my eyes and anyone who really knows me knows how much i am bothered by the scars.... I called doctor have another appointment in march to do it one more time ...he explained the deeper pitted scars sometimes need another treatment sometimes a third....This tca cross is strong stuff so, im sure second dose is all i will need/.....I cant beleive i finally finally found something that worked ! i keep looking in the mirror cant beleive what i see !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHRISITNEINFEDERALHILL 17 Feb 2012
you guys trying to find a before pic but, to be honest i dont think i have any ....i was always hiding !!!!!!!!!!!! or if i did take a pic it was further away :) i said the first time i take pic after scars are away will be a close up :) finally, i might even cut my hair ...lol ooxox
Megan P (Community Manager) 17 Feb 2012

Well I am sooo happy you have found a procedure that can give you your confidence back. If you do decide to get a new haircut please take a before picture so we can see the change in that!! Always fun when someone gets a sassy new do! :)

CHRISITNEINFEDERALHILL 18 Feb 2012
Well guys, It has been a good week having the TCA CROSS ....Im very happy with the results but, I noticed it did not take all the scars away. I proably had 50 little ice pick scars and i have probably 10 left. The doc did tell me it still has to heal and also the deeper scars would have to be done again. kinda bummed out..when i apply the vasaline it didnt show the holes...now that im not using any vasaline i started seeing the scars better.
I know i cant expect a miracle and should be happy for the scars that are gone ..Just wanted them finally gone :( well, im going in march to haveit done once again...i will speak to you guys and keep you informed im also going to see if the doctor will email me my before picturs for you guys. Take Care, chrisitne
Mariahhhhh 20 Feb 2012
How much did this tca cross treatment cost you?
CHRISITNEINFEDERALHILL 20 Feb 2012
honestly it only cost 300. but, doc said it can run up to 1000? so, if you are local in ri call agape and ask them tell them your not working ...the consult is free atleast
Alisa999 20 Feb 2012
Thank u for this info! I suddenly developed cystic cheek/jaw acne 2 years ago after coming off birth control. They used to heal quite nicely but since my 22 birthday my skin changed??! I'm now left with a scar after almost every deep pimple? Im not really a crater face but my right cheek has quite a few punch holes. I am so upset and wish I could go back in time lol it affects every aspect of my life right now... So I'm searching for answers very reluctant to get fraxel but this sounds amazing... Where is your dr located? I live in Canada but I will fly anywhere in the world if I know there is a reputable doc with very good and consistent results!
Thanks
CHRISITNEINFEDERALHILL 20 Feb 2012
Hi i did the fraxel...fraxel made me look a little younger it hurts ..and you walk around red faced...im not saying its bad...but, for ice pick scars it does not work.. i spent over 14,000 on my face and have the same frigging scars i started with. The tca cross works it is a quick procedure. they get a tooth pick. put, the solution in the hole
the hole looks like it gets little bigger..but, soon after one week i noticed they are CLOSING ....some times if the ice p scar is larger you need to sessions ,,,ill be honest after first week i was kinda upset because they looked red so, looked like i broke out almost,,,like i said its been 2 weeks and some are closed already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 im noticing the holes grow from inside the skin and grows to it reaches your face !!!!!!!!!!! and the red went away all ready ! tomorrow im going to take a picture of my face i want you to see how its healing. my doc is in usa its called AGAPE, i can get you the numer the doc namd is paul ..maye he will speak toyou aout it tell him christine rozen told you aout it say your good friends with me maye he wont charge you as muchn...tell him the truth where you live but, your willing to come here if the price is resonable. ") hope this helps @
CHRISITNEINFEDERALHILL 20 Feb 2012
alisa,
i keep looking in the mirror saying i cant beleive it actaully worked !!! it is amazing..before the only way to get rid of ice pick scars was to recut and stiched ..which leaves a scar sometimes from stiches...honestly, tca cross is the best thing i did only gets better with time once colagin starts growing again. take care,,hope this helped you?
Christine
Alisa999 22 Feb 2012
Thanks again! I'm doing some research on it and it does look pretty promising! Ive got olive tone skin so the risk of scaring is high I've also been taking hylouronic acid capsules past few weeks they are supposed to plump up the skin a bit. I really shouldn't be concerned about this at my age but the skin on my face is changing so rapidly. Crazy hormones man, they age u! I hate 2 say it but best to stay away from birth control, it imbalances u
katherine321 24 Feb 2012
Hey I also had my session of TCA Cross method done on Feb 19. I ordered a TCA Cross kit and did it myself. I have a bunch of ice pick scars too, they are like pores- well a magnified pore- i have like 20 on each cheek, when you smooth makeup/foundation on those areas you know they don't fill, because obviously the scar is a dip in the skin, so you have to smooth the makeup in it.. anwyays, it's now day 5 after the cross treatment, when i apply makeup now there are less dips in the skin, and/or are shallower. It's quite amazing, it's a simple treatment, it's inexpensive, and clearly very effective!!!!
I just discovered it this month or last month via forums, and decided to try it. It's awesome!
At the moment I still have some healing scabs, as the TCA acid (100%) causes coagulation in the depressed scar wthere the TCA us applied, hence the coagulation is seen as a scab. but since icepicks are so small (1-2mm) the marking/scab is hardly a big deal, it's not dramatic enough to merit being locked up in the house.. you can simply spackle a little power/concealer and you're good to go. so i'm still in the later phase of 'healing' from the teatment, but i can already see really impressive results. For sure I'll do another session/treatment in about 4-6 weeks.
I agree with the original poster, it's a treatment worth sharing! I'm sure in N.America the reason its less discussed/promoted is because there isnt enough money for the medical professions to share such a 'cure'. lasers don't work for acne scars. I spent thousnads on fraxel and PROFractional lasers and doctor performed glycolic peels- This is the real deal.
Megan P (Community Manager) 19 Mar 2012

Glad to hear an update from you! How are things feeling? Did you stock up on DVD's for your time in?

Von krumm 19 Mar 2012
Hi cristine and friends,
Glad to see you guys have had help with your skin and found something that works! I understand there are different procedures for different problems but how did your dermatologist get it wrong so bad? $3.5k for a treatment that did nothing then a $300 treatment that fixed 90% of your problem.... Wow it seems like luck has a big part or something? Oh well I'm glad it all worked out in the end!
katherine321 22 Mar 2012
I suppose lasers are big money for medical professionals and the logic behind why a pro fractional laser should work was reasonable but it is painful, so perhaps they doc couldnt go too deep in the dermal layers for it to be effective as it should be plus the downtimw was horribly long!
Dis the seconf session of TCA too 4 days ago. I am still seeing more improvement in size and number of visible ice pick and box car scars. Healing cannot be sped up this scaring and healing time is most important in seeing improved results.. So let those scabs stay there as long a they need to try not to accidentally remove scabbing such as when drying your face..
Megan P (Community Manager) 23 Mar 2012

CHRISITNEINFEDERALHILL, glad to hear you are continuing to see good results!! Great point about making sure you go to an experienced dermatologist. Often times the experience of the provider makes such a huge difference in the results, so I'm glad you made sure to point that out.

Hoping your next session goes just as well!

cjrozen1 14 May 2012
hi guys havent spoken to you all in a while...well, lets see I just had a co2 laser treatment done. Big difference in overall skin apperance., scars still there on my cheek ..,its so frustrating and mentally exhausting !!! i hate these scars :( still there so, now i dont know what else to do ...have another co2 ? not sure open for suggestions ....
Megan P (Community Manager) 15 May 2012

I'm assuming you are in the care of a dermatologist(??). What have they advised? Also, you could always go for a second or even third opinion. It never hurts to hear different options.

cjrozen1 15 May 2012
Megan,
Hi Thank you for your imput..well, i did see a cosmetic surgeon also he wanted to do a dermabrasion for 3700.00 and another 700 to be put to sleep...and cant guarantee it will take care of them? so im back to square one. :(

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