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Microneedling for Acne Scars
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I had very bad cystic acne in high school. I went...
AmbitiousYung1August 3, 2016
$300
I had very bad cystic acne in high school. I went to the dermatologist at 19 and was denied accutane. With the power of prayer and my faith in God, I woke up this year and my acne completely stopped. I'm left with scars. I just had my first procedure done on Aug 1. Waiting & hoping for some results
UPDATED FROM AmbitiousYung1
7 days post
5 days post treatment
AmbitiousYung1August 8, 2016
So far the treatment has really helped with my skin texture. I really hope the results are permanent and not temporary. Both my temple still have dented scars which I'm thinking about getting a subcison and fillers done soon. But overall I would say that it helps with texture more than scars.
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August 9, 2016
Wow! It definitely improved your overall texture. Do you know the size of the needle and how many passes did you have done? I'm also very glad you have your trust set in GOD! That is the best thing you can do because he is faithful!
August 24, 2016
Hi, I totally agree that in-office or in-spa treatments can burn a hole in your pocket. I got one derma-pen micro pen whatever you wanna call it treatment done in January and it cost $270. GTFO LOL I bought a micropen off of amazon for $70. Now i can do it as many times as I want for a fraction of the cost. I plan on practicing on other body parts before I turn to my face. Will update one I begin treatments. Good luck!
August 25, 2016
Lol! Hey, I totally agree with you! Now does the micropen from Amazon work as the one from the office??? Does it penetrate/stab the skin? I've read that it vibrates only? I've seen it and were told that it doesn't stab? Please let me know before I go in for my next treatment so I can save me some cash and invest it in something else haha.
September 14, 2016
If you are going to do any treatment at home that has a good exchange of blood PLEASE clean your skin very well with antibacterial soap and water then wipe areas well with hydrogen peroxide. It will greatly decrease staph or strep that live on the skin. Otherwise there is always a risk for a skin infection or blood borne infection. You think you have bad skin before... I as a Derm RN and ICU RN have seen horrible skin infections with residual scarring and death from blood infections. Why surgery is a sterile procedure. Not to scare you from home procedures. I do them too. Just use common sense and keep it CLEAN. . Just to give extra info.. if you have cold sores get a prescription for Valtrex and take for any facial procedure. Also, I am told don'the take aspirin or Nsaids a week prior. Risk for bleeding and it lessens the inflammatory response you want with needling, for collagen stimulation...
October 11, 2016
It was indeed a knock off that only vibrated. I sent it back and am waiting for a refund. Will let you know if i find a legit seller. Damn made in china products!
October 27, 2016
Buy a manual one from eBay. It's a pen with 40 needles that you have to continuously stab on your face. Those amazon and eBay electronic pens are ALL knockoffs. The only good ones are medical and cost 500-1000
August 31, 2016
Your results are inspiring. You look great. I had a micropen done monday. Im still red certain areas and very dry. How long did it take for your skin to normalize. I work friday and im very red dry scaly. Hoping ill be okay by then
September 1, 2016
Hey, thank you! For me, it took 3 days only. The. I was pretty pink on the 4th and pretty much back to normal on the 5th. Which was pretty odd because I've done dermarolling in the past and it took almost a week for the redness to go away. And I didn't experience any dry scaly at all which Was pretty weird. Because with dermarolling I did. But I started exfoliating my face the 4th day which got rid of some of the area where the blood seems to be clogged up. Are you using any post treatment care product? Did the person who perform the procedure provide you with any? I believe if you keep the area moisturize, you won't be experiencing any dry scaly. Have a smooth recovery :)
September 1, 2016
Hey
Ambitiousyoung1
I continued to moisturize . First 2 days I washed gently no circular motions. To be safe
Yesterday I washed twice with cetaphil then applied moisturizer through out the day. As soon as I began moisturizing through out the day. I saw a big improvement. As far as after care, I was told to use gentle cleanse and moisturizer and after 3 days . I could return to normal routine.
Ambitiousyoung1
I continued to moisturize . First 2 days I washed gently no circular motions. To be safe
Yesterday I washed twice with cetaphil then applied moisturizer through out the day. As soon as I began moisturizing through out the day. I saw a big improvement. As far as after care, I was told to use gentle cleanse and moisturizer and after 3 days . I could return to normal routine.
September 1, 2016
First two days. I only moisturized twice.
Yesterday all through the day ^.^
Thank you for your response.
Yesterday all through the day ^.^
Thank you for your response.
September 13, 2016
Hello there, I've had issues with acne off and on. At certain points I've had some cystic painful ones too. After many different treatments, and spending loads of cash, I came across this, there is a high frequency machine that you can purchase on amazon, and it’s pretty cheap. You can also add the clear skin from image (for acne) product, they have trial size packs (which last long). Follow the instructions with the image, use face wash 2x day, and the mask 1-2 per week. Before bedtime, on cleansed skin, use the high frequency machine, this will destroy all the bacteria that is underneath your skin. After completion, apply acne cream to bumps. This stuff WORKS, but you have to dedicate yourself and not miss a day. You will see results after week one, continue and your skin will improve. Also, watch what you eat, certain foods will break us out. Good luck!
September 14, 2016
Hi, thanks for sharing. I am going to do so much results on this now haha. And yes I agree with you. Diet plays a huge part and is basically the main foundation to everything when it comes to the human body. Thank you! :)
UPDATED FROM AmbitiousYung1
1 month post
2nd treatment
AmbitiousYung1September 9, 2016
I had my 2nd session this morning. I am pretty upset and not satisfy with it. I asked the PA if we will be doing the same settings and passes again. And her response was "I tried to go as deep as I can". Like ok what the hell is that suppose to mean? I knew this was going to be a poor session after asking her that. I felt like it was rush and my temple and forehead was hit wayyy less aggressively than before. And my temple is where I scar the most. My previous treatment was so good. This treatment work very well on me and my skin respond very well. But I'm assuming her intention was to go less aggressive. So the results I get this time will just be slightly better than the first treatment. So I can keep on coming back. I've been told my scars will respond very well to laser. And I went with microneedling as a 2nd option due to my type of skin. It's unfortunate, but I will not be going back for my 3rd treatments with them. I'm so glad I didn't buy a package of 4. Or else I would've been stuck. I will post up my post treatment update.
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September 12, 2016
You had good improvement with the first treatment. I would do a few more before you proceed with treatments that are more invasive. Try finding a new place to get some more microneedling, I think you can still get some more results from additional treatments before you move on to something else.
September 14, 2016
Thank you. And yes I am looking for a different office where a PA performs the procedure and not an aesthetician. I'm thinking about 3 more sessions.
October 5, 2016
Hey ^.^
I just had my second treatment
But I went somewhere else
They were less aggressive. I was disappointed :(
I am going back for my 3rd session
In 3 weeks
To where I originally went. Took pics will probably write a review.
Anyways can't wait to see your results.
Oh and for laser
I heard great things about Picosure.
I just had my second treatment
But I went somewhere else
They were less aggressive. I was disappointed :(
I am going back for my 3rd session
In 3 weeks
To where I originally went. Took pics will probably write a review.
Anyways can't wait to see your results.
Oh and for laser
I heard great things about Picosure.
September 14, 2016
Was it plain microneedling, or with PRP? You results are amazing!! :)
September 14, 2016
Thank you. I really didn't expect to get a drastic results from the very first session. But it was with regenica repair complex serum. I might do PRP on my very last session. Microneedling with PRP is pretty pricy here.
October 7, 2016
Would like to see more pictures
October 15, 2016
Yes will update new pics in the next coming days or weeks. Getting my 3rd one done. :)
October 12, 2016
Thank you for your review. Very helpful! Can't wait to see your updated pictures.. you look great
May 21, 2017
Your result is really nice already. I know it's human nature to want perfection, but it may not be worth the trouble. No one would know at this point that you had a major issue when you were younger.
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