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Dermabrasion (for laser damage)
UPDATED FROM lef0x
7 months post
Forehead
lef0xJuly 4, 2015
$3,500
It looks like there are improvement in fine lines that was caused by the laser, there seem to be less lines. I do have some new scarring on the forehead but it's different.
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UPDATED FROM lef0x
6 months post
Quick Update
lef0xJune 9, 2015
Thank you all for your messages, comments, and support! I am sorry I have been slow at responding and posting new photos. Lots of (good) transitions in life, so have been very busy.
Face is improving each day, I still flush red really easily under emotional or physical stress, which is annoying however make up helps to cover it. I still have about 25% millia, I think I need the remainder popped to further improve it. Back on epiduo for a couple pimples and for the retinoid. I find that it works better than just 0.1 adapalene (I was prescribed the stronger version but $$$).
Anyway, thanks again and I hope to add photos soon.
Face is improving each day, I still flush red really easily under emotional or physical stress, which is annoying however make up helps to cover it. I still have about 25% millia, I think I need the remainder popped to further improve it. Back on epiduo for a couple pimples and for the retinoid. I find that it works better than just 0.1 adapalene (I was prescribed the stronger version but $$$).
Anyway, thanks again and I hope to add photos soon.
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June 9, 2015
Smiles, I am so glad to hear you are improving.
Derm abrasion is not a quick heal. With patience you will see some positive changes.
You have to. I am routing you and plus there is no reason that it won't work.
Time will make the difference.
June 11, 2015
So all told, do you feel like you got noticeable improvement? Could you put a percentage on the improvement? Thanks.
UPDATED FROM lef0x
5 months post
At this time, I do not recommend dermabrasion.
lef0xMay 22, 2015
For me personally and for my laser damage, I do not recommend dermabrasion. I have new scarring and am still dealing with millia as well as some residual redness. I turn red very easily still, which is annoying.
Do I regret doing it? Yes and no. Yes because of what I see now and the new scarring. But no, I also do not regret trying dermabrasion because I am stubborn and therefore had to try it to see if it would fix or rather, improve my laser damage. This decision was not made on the whim. Overall, I still love my peels more and wish I was not feeling disappointed. Time for some chocolate...
Do I regret doing it? Yes and no. Yes because of what I see now and the new scarring. But no, I also do not regret trying dermabrasion because I am stubborn and therefore had to try it to see if it would fix or rather, improve my laser damage. This decision was not made on the whim. Overall, I still love my peels more and wish I was not feeling disappointed. Time for some chocolate...
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May 22, 2015
Thanks for all of the reviews and updates you've given us. I appreciate you trying a variety of things and reporting back on them. It helps people like me decide whether trying something similar maybe worth it. I hope you do find something that works on your laser damage and wish you continued healing on your journey.
May 23, 2015
Thank you for letting us know. A long time ago I was going to try it since lasers weren't out at the time but after seeing a girl with her face all bandaged up I chickened out. Then went for laser & did more damage. I know how you feel tho, you want to try anything to help. I needled a couple weeks ago pretty hard and noticed a bit of a change this time. So now i'll keep needling & fillers for some dents. Again thank you. I know it's a lot of time & emotion when you do things & pray they help in some way. I've been there many times. Give yourself some time tho you might see some changes that you like Like Johnny, wishing you continued healing.
May 23, 2015
So overall did you see any positive changes or are the only positive aspects were the learning experiences it gave you?
May 26, 2015
Thanks for sharing. I do believe your milia and the redness will fade with time. I tried hard to see if I could see the micro-holes that the laser made on your skin in your last picture. I am not sure? Are your micro-holes gone? Now that you see the results of dermabrasion-Do you think you would have preferred to do a phenol peel versus dermabrasion. Or would you have just leave it be. Sorry to ask. I have holes with fat loss and all the other things that happen with lasers. I honestly think dermabrasion takes a year or two years to see it fully settled down. You will heal. Yes chocolate and some ice cream seems to work the best.
May 26, 2015
Thank you :) holes are there I will add photos. I actually wanted a phenol peel but he would not do it due to my skin type.
May 26, 2015
Lef0X- I have watched you battle this thing for so long on RS. I honestly believe additional healing will show improvement. IF anyone had enough gumption and persistence it has been you. You have been an amazing trooper through this.
Those STUPID laser holes, it is a perplexing issue.
Maybe they will fill in time.
My question for anyone out there.
If there is no fat loss and just holes why the heck do they not fill in. I thought the reason my holes would not heal was fat loss. Then, I thought the holes caused my fat loss which has not been the case for many. Some plp say fat transfers help but if you have no fat loss how can it help. Now the holes just baffle me.
Oh wells
January 25, 2016
Phenol is so prone to hypopygmentation you I think your doc was looking out for your best interest
May 31, 2015
hi lefx! please Keep us updated i cant believe you wont see any difference! whats your docs opinion on your outcome? maybe he didnt go deep enough? when m forehead was done with the Diamond frase there was Little improvement, when the cheeks were done with wirebrush it was a completely different experience, Skin was weeping heavily for 2 days , took 3 weeks for scab to come off. after 2 months new Collagen caused further improvement, after 4 month 30- 40 % improvement. the cons: 2 new scars, hyperpigmentation but all in all worth it, nothing else improved my acne scars and wrinkles to this extent.
my idea is that if you made a different experience your doctor didnt abrade deep enough, this happens often but they stay on the safe side and do no damage. im looking Forward to your pics! could you please tell me why your surgeon wouldnt do a Phenol peel on your Skin type? you seem very pale? thank s merle
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