Not Gonna Lie, Hurt Like #$%@ - Anderson, SC

Thank you for updating your review; sorry to hear you’re not seeing any improvements after all your attempts. That's so frustrating for you! I understand how hard it is to accept your scars, I have been there and still have days when I look in the mirror and get annoyed. I have deep scars from cystic acne, I never tried any surgical procedure...yet...I was going to try Dermabrassion but actually the doctor talked me out of it because the risk was very high that I would have added scarring as he would have to go very deep. I do find as you get older you become more accepting of your scars, they are part of you and nobody is perfect. I did speak to a therapist about my scarring and I remember so clearly she asked me "Describe to me how your scars make you feel"I replied something like "You know when you find that perfect wooden table, and you drop something on it and it gets a scratch... and then over time another one...you get frustrated because it's all marked up and looks damaged, well,  that's how my face feels."She replied "I understand, but some people look for that old table with the scratches because it is part of it's history and adds character" (something like that) Those words really helped me. I remember going to my car feeling uplifted and thinking, she is right... they are part of me and who cares if somebody doesn't like them!! I have a husband and family who loves me and they don't see my scars, why do I?! I think alot of times we see them more than anyone else does, in fact, I know we do. Ask someone really close to you what they think of your scars. When I do that, most times they say they don't see them till I mention them; they see my eyes and smile first. Using this website hopefully you will find a solution, you can check out our video section and other reviews/comments to see what has worked for others. Most importantly remember that beauty is from within. 

thank you for the review and full update.

I am so sorry that these treatments have been such a period of pain and suffering with little fulfillment of your expectations. I am very impressed by your articulate and honest accounts. Your desire to share your experience with others for their benefit indicates that you have an exceptional heart of genuine concern and care. I truly believe that all who know you see you through large lenses of love which do not reveal the scars that have given you such pain. May you soon see yourself as they and I do.

So sorry this didn't work for you but thanks so much for posting your updates, I am scheduled for this laser and now I think I'll cancel. Good luck with everything!

Thank u for update! I am like u except 2 yrs out

I had my treatment about 5 weeks ago, I have these strange dark patches on the outside of the treatment area on my cheeks, does anyone else have this problem?

Hey there, I want to sincerely thank you for sharing your story with the community, I was hoping as I got closer to the end of your review that you would have been happy with your results  :(

I did read that it takes almost 4-6 months for the collagen remodeling to occur following your treatment, do you think you may see a turn around?

Sorry things didn't work out as you had hoped, sounds like you went through alot of pain, gosh it looks so painful, you are brave! Keep us posted if you try the Sculptra.

Take care :)

 

I had pro fractional laser done also and wish I had your review (or some like it) before I did it. My skin also looks worse after the procedure and it has been over a year. I broke out in hives within one day, had to use a steroid cream very sparingly because it basically reverses what you just had done. Also had some pimples come out which I have never had a problem with. I think the hives were from a medicine they had me take to prevent fever blisters (which I told the doctor I HAVE NEVER HAD), but insisted I take anyway just in case. I found out on the Internet after the fact that it can cause hives. Geez! I think the dr should have known that. Anyway, didn't change the appearance of my lines/wrinkles and they seem to be worse. All that pain, downtime, more visits because of issues and $$ for bad results.