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You will likely need more than one Smartxide and if your doctor is new he/she might be too conservative or too aggressive so I would find a more experienced doc and/or choose the other option.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a GOOD, Oil-Free, UVA/UVB, high SPF sunscreen with moisturizer? I've been using Neutrogena but although it says it doesn't leave a greasy feel I think it does! A shiny one anyway...

Angelica - I know exactly how you feel - being in the sunlight is my biggest nightmare as it only accentuates the scars! I've had DOT twice now and will get a third one in October - (my doc is giving me a 3rd for free). October is 6 months after the last one so he said he'll be able to really see how I'm responding. So far I've seen some slight improvement but not as much as I'd hoped for. Actually I am a bit disappointed since $2800 is a lot of money for me! I'm guessing you will need more than 1x - mine aren't deep either and 2 hasn't done it for me. Let us know how it goes and if you have any other questions!

Kendy - have you decided to try for the 2nd one? I didn't see results after the first one either but I paid for 2 so we'll see what happens in a few months now that I've done the 2nd one.

Hi all - I just got my 2nd DOT done on Thursday. Still targeting the acne scarring and holding out hope. This delayed gratification thing is difficult to deal with - I want to see results now! My doctor said he'd do the 3rd one for free if I want it! But have to wait at least 6 months to see what happens wiht the first 2. Downtime was minimal. My skin feels like sandpaper but doesn't look bad. I went out in public yesterday - no big deal. You can't really tell unless you look close and see the millions of tiny dots. Cross your collective fingers for my results...