mikecheck79

Nothing but a $900.00 Sunburn!

Punch Excision for Acne Scar ...100% WORSE - Springfield, MO

Hi, 2332anon... What I used, that helped, was Aquaphor. It's a medicated Neosporin-type ointment that can be purchased at most pharmacies and stores. I just put some on before bed- and that helped keep it hydrated. Of course, it is an oil-based product, and I've heard others mentioned it gave them acne. However, I have extremely acne-prone skin and it didn't bother me. I'm no doc, but as long as your stitches didn't come apart, and the wound healed clean, then I'd venture to say you won't have the same problems I did. On the areas of my wound that DID NOT come apart, the resulting scar is barely noticable (of course, I did have 2 laser treatments later on) Hope that helps!

Tom...yes, I think I would recommend the Pearl Fractional to a friend. Cutera says patients will see a "remarkable" improvement after one treatment. In my case, that might have been a bit of an over-sell. However, I could see how a second treatment may take me closer to what I need. I'm thinking about having a spot treatment in my worst areas. The laser did a pretty good job on my smaller, more-shallow scars. But I have a couple of problem areas that will need touched-up. I had subcision done earlier this year, and that has also helped the situation. I might recommend folks have subcision performed first. The laser can soften the scar lines. But, as my doc told me, you have to break up those scar bands that are tethering your skin down. Obviously, the laser can't so that. Hope that helps, and thanks!

I am getting the Pearl Fractional in 2 weeks for acne scarring. You mention that your scars are 90% gone. Were yours simply red spots- or indentions? Just trying to get an idea on what I can expect in the way of results for my moderate pick scars. Glad you had great results!

I too am surprised by lack of pics anywhere...even my doc didnt have any.

No more treatments scheduled as of now. I'm still waiting a bit to see how the scars pan out. My theory is if one treatment did nothing- will a second do much more? My skin overall looks great- just the pits are still there. So I would recommend the treatment to anyone who doesn't have acne scars to worry about.