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My Acne Scars Have Worsened Thanks to Punch Excision.

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My Acne Scars Have Worsened Thanks to Punch Excision.

The original plan was to do a sample punch excision on one area of my acne scar filled face but she decided to do 12 excisions with the majority being on my left cheek. They did not heal correctly and it has been over half a year now. I have done 4 fraxel laser treatments but it seems that there is actually no improvement. Bedside manner was decent but I wish she was honest about when I came back to have my stitches removed about how the scars looked as most of them were not even closed up. The scars are more defined and discolored now and allowing for this procedure to happen is one of the biggest regrets of my life. I am currently looking into subcision as a means to revise McCoppin's holey mistakes.

Cheerful3943's provider

Holly Hare McCoppin, MD, FAAD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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I am so sorry for your experience! I have my own facial scar issues myself and Ive lived with them for so many years....so I definitely can relate. Despite everything, I do want to point out that you have very attractive model features. So please try not to get yourself too upset because You are very lucky to have attractive eyes, nose, ears...very great facial features. So always focus on that. I don't know you and I am just being honest. In many ways scars on a guy don't look as bad as on a woman. It makes you look rugged. I hope you find my message to be somewhat helpful. Best to you
I feel you bud!i had 11 microneedling,2 lutronic,3 dermabrasion and it ddnt get better and now my skin is uneven!
how about dermabrasion, where they use a wire brush to ur whole skin?
Oh I forgot I had skin incision too and nothing works!
maybe doctor young can help you, I heard he has a dedicated agressive treatment with dermasanding for acne scars
How long did she wait to remove the stitches?
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