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..
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.
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Posted to ice pick scars - Warwick, RI on 22 Mar 2012
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..
Posted to ice pick scars - Warwick, RI on 24 Feb 2012
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.