Acne scars

See the acne scar treatment postings by the RealSelf.com community. Discussions include ice pick scars, pitted scars, acne pits, and acne marks.

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Fraxel Laser: I am still contemplating the results of my fraxel laser treatments. ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
Georgia Girl   Georgia  Sep 6, 2008  Cost: $2,600  Pain: Uncomfortable
I am still contemplating the results of my Fraxel Laser treatments.
I just finished my 5th and final Fraxel laser treatment last Friday. I am 58 years old with acne scarring consisting of pits on my lower cheeks.... more

Active FX: Day 2, hard to tell.... ~ Active FX was worth it
Aperfectcircle   Houston  Aug 30, 2008  Cost: $1,800  Pain: Severe
Day 2, Hard to tell....
Went to see the doc yesterday.  He was extremely supportive and optimistic.  He said he passed over my skin with both the active and... more

Fraxel Laser: Very happy with fraxel ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
Sbrunnergirl   San Mateo, CA  Aug 26, 2008  Cost: $500  Pain: Mild
I had my first fraxel treatment 9 days ago. I am 43 (for a few more days anyways) and was looking for improvement to a slight-to-medium acne scar... more

Fraxel Repair: Fraxel repair ~ Fraxel Repair was worth it
Vincenzina   Encino, California  Aug 17, 2008  Cost: $5,000  Pain: Uncomfortable
I had Fraxel Repair 12 days ago August , 08,  the results are making me feel very happier everyday. I have suffered from had acne scarring,... more

Fraxel Repair: 33 yr old fraxel re:pair for acne scarring & fine lines - so far so good! ~ Fraxel Repair was worth it
InLightOf   Buffalo, NY  Aug 3, 2008  Cost: $3,150  Pain: Severe
Greetings All, I haven't come across too many posts of middle aged males going through the Fraxil Re:pair treatment; so here is an account of my... more

Fraxel Laser: Terrible experience ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
Roki tom   Orlando, FL  Jul 25, 2008  Cost: $1,600  Pain: Severe
I had 4 sessions about 10 months ago. They were very painful with and without numbing cream. After each treatment my face was red for 2 weeks,... more

Deep FX: July 24, 2008-totally worth it!! i just had total fx (deep fx & active fx)-have had 3 past fraxel treatments ~ Deep FX was worth it
Skingirl10   Santa Monica  Jul 24, 2008  Cost: $3,000  Pain: Uncomfortable
July 24, 2008-TOTALLY WORTH IT!! I just had Total FX (Deep FX & Active FX)-Have had 3 past Fraxel treatments
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Active FX: Looking forward to great results ~ Active FX was worth it
FyrCaptain   Sonoma CA  Jul 23, 2008  Cost: $2,500  Pain: Uncomfortable
I had been wanting to do this procedure for a while, and finally made the time. I had acne scars from large cystic acne on both cheeks that were... more

Fraxel Laser: Like the results so far ~ Fraxel Laser was worth it
Aphina123-fun@yahoo.com   Sacramento, CA  Jul 13, 2008  Cost: $1,000  Pain: Uncomfortable
I have had two Fraxel treatments so far, about six weeks apart. My skin definitely looks refreshed and I'm seeing fading of my acne scars on my... more

Smoothbeam laser: Waste of money; scarred me, results were horrid ~ Smoothbeam laser was NOT worth it
FlipGrl   Salt Lake City  Jul 10, 2008  Cost: $600  Pain: Uncomfortable
I have moderate acne scars on both of my cheeks. I've been trying to soften the appearance since 2001. I've also spent thousands of dollars doing... more