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Last of 3 Microneedlings with PRP , then Subcision on 9/1/16
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I have had a long battle with acne scars since I...
Janey214August 12, 2016
WORTH IT$2,550
I have had a long battle with acne scars since I was 17. I am 55 now. Still trying to get my skin as best as possible as the cystic acne scarring was really deep and all over my cheeks. My left cheek is not too bad, due to the fact that the procedures which I have had in the past, concentrated on my left cheek more as it was actually deeper in scarring there. Now, my right cheek looks worse.
I have had dermabrasions x2, Fraxels x 6, chemical peels x 6, CO2 lasers x 3. In between these, I have had Juvederm fillers but they do not last but 6-9 months. I think for the younger skin, more healing can be expected. My doc told me that I am aging now and so the scars look worse as I have loss of volume. But I am still trying to get to a stage where it looks better than now.
Just finished with a series of three microneedlings using Eclipse at 2.0 mm depth for cheeks. I am going for a subcision procedure soon. My doc and I feel that the scars are tethered down and not only loss of collagen. So, he has to release the scars. I am not a fan of lasers any longer as they have caused hyper and hypopigmentation on my skin. But my concern are more the indentations. I will post pictures once subcision is done. Hard to find a doctor who does this. Lasers receive more marketing than subcisions.
As I am "done" with lasers, I will continue microneedling with the Derminator. If anyone has success with in-home microneedling with this tool, please respond to this post. Thanks.
I have had dermabrasions x2, Fraxels x 6, chemical peels x 6, CO2 lasers x 3. In between these, I have had Juvederm fillers but they do not last but 6-9 months. I think for the younger skin, more healing can be expected. My doc told me that I am aging now and so the scars look worse as I have loss of volume. But I am still trying to get to a stage where it looks better than now.
Just finished with a series of three microneedlings using Eclipse at 2.0 mm depth for cheeks. I am going for a subcision procedure soon. My doc and I feel that the scars are tethered down and not only loss of collagen. So, he has to release the scars. I am not a fan of lasers any longer as they have caused hyper and hypopigmentation on my skin. But my concern are more the indentations. I will post pictures once subcision is done. Hard to find a doctor who does this. Lasers receive more marketing than subcisions.
As I am "done" with lasers, I will continue microneedling with the Derminator. If anyone has success with in-home microneedling with this tool, please respond to this post. Thanks.
Replies (79)
August 16, 2016
I do microneedling at home. I'm currently doing the Clear and Brilliant laser. It's not doing much so I've added microneedling. 10 days after laser I do needing.
At home you can focus on spots that really need it. I'm finally seeing results.
At home you can focus on spots that really need it. I'm finally seeing results.
August 24, 2016
It takes almost a full year to results from laser work, including fractional methods. I did fraxel on stretch marks, and I looked in the mirror after 1 year, and saw a remarkable difference. It was a long, deep purple and pink stretch mark and it will be diminished to a faint white line, if that because I plan to microneedle over it! Give it time and good luck!
August 16, 2016
I have been off accutane almost 7months. I get my first microneedling session thursday. Thanks for your post .
August 17, 2016
My jaw literally dropped open at the amount of resurfacing you've had. I had cystic acne in my late teens/early 20s. Microneedling has helped me. My lady uses the SkinPen. Acne and their scars can really wear on a person's heart. I hope you find some healing.
August 18, 2016
I use dermapen at home every five weeks or so. After the procedure I put on a layer of Vitamin C serum. I felt this treatment had given good results of not better than using the derma roller. I'm adding a 25% TCA peel now before dermapen treatment. Because dermapen or roller thickens the dermis and causes rough texture on skin. Hope this helps. Recovery is a journey not a race. Hope this helps.
August 19, 2016
You're very welcome! After TCA turn your skin dry and peel off in a few days. When your skin is fresh and tender it optimizes the results from derma rolling or derma pen imo.
UPDATED FROM Janey214
1 month post
Microneedling with PRP--had series of 3 done
Janey214August 29, 2016
Check out my latest photo from this morning 8/29/16. It is definitely improving. Not perfection but indentations filled up slightly. The brownish spots are the hyperpigmentation and some hypo. On Thursday, I am going for a subcision to release the tethered scars and hoping for more improvement. I feel that once the scars are released, then there will be a greater improvement when other procedures are done, be it more microneedling, lasers, whatever. I am not going back to lasers. This is just my opinion. Laser may work for you but not for me. There will be a lot of bruising for about 4-7 days. I will take some arnica montana pills today. I will post the pictures here as wel..
Replies (21)
August 30, 2016
Is it normal for your face to sting when washing it
After a Micropen procedure.
Btw u look great noticeable improvements
After a Micropen procedure.
Btw u look great noticeable improvements
September 8, 2016
Yes, after a micropen procedure, the whole face swells and has red clotted blood marks all over. It is a mess. But the next day, most of it calms down and three days, all better but still have internal swelling. Some days, scars look worse and some days better. Collagen is still building. Four weeks at least to see the noticeable improvements and then best to wait some more to see optimum improvements.
August 31, 2016
Please post after au vision is healed if you do not mind. Thank you.
August 31, 2016
The procedure is called subcision. I sure will. After the procedure and definitely, once healed.
September 1, 2016
Thank you. I meant to say please post after subcision is healed. Tanks for reply. Best of luck and blessing
September 13, 2016
I just updated with a pic today, 12 days after procedure. Swelling all gone and almost all bruising. I will post again in a few weeks, after more healing time.
September 12, 2016
Is PRP w/ microneedeling really worth the splurge?
September 12, 2016
I believe so. I had regular microneedlings in a set of three last year. It was ok. I bought my own in-home machine and that helped but not much as they were knock offs of the real product like the Eclipse and Dermapens. This year, I bought another set of three microneedlings with PRP as I read the reviews saying that it enhances the results even more significantly. I have no regrets on these as yes, I feel it is worth the splurge. The aesthetician told me to leave the PRP on for 12 hours though. Maybe this is a good tip that other med offices are not advising.
June 20, 2017
I'm curious, what at home device did you use? Eclipse micro pens are made in China, as are the knockoffs. All of them have the same needle settings so there is no reason a person can't get the same results from a knock off . (Technically, Eclipse is a knock of a Dermapen!) I have had PRP injected and used topically and for me I don't feel the extra expense is worth it. Using a good growth factor with treatment like Skin Medica Recovery Complex works just as well as PRP for a fraction of the cost. Your skin looks fantastic though! It looks like all of your treatments have made a big improvement for you.
June 28, 2017
The home device I have is the Derminator. I have not tried it yet though because I am currently doing Infini by Lutronics. No. 2 out of 3 now. This goes a step above by using radio frequency heat and similar in intensity to the lasers but treatment is from within and under the skin. Thank you for your kind comments. It appears that the Infini is working after the 2nd treatment. I was told that the trick is to make sure that only 4-6 weeks goes between the treatments, as the collagen fibroblasts are already revved up and momentum needs to be maintained for the best possible end results.
September 12, 2016
Hi great results :) ..what does prp stand for ? Also has anyone heard of the dr pen ultima a6 ?im looking into buying that 1 thanks
September 13, 2016
PRP is platelet rich plasma. The nurse drew 10 cc of blood, put this into a machine and spins out the plasma away from the rest of my blood. Then this is smeared intermittently on my face during the microneedling procedure. You should search for "microneedling with PRP" on the internet and watch some videos.
September 14, 2016
Justinia76 I have read a post where someone said they had skin tearing from Dr Pen Ultima try looking into the Derminator from Own Doc big difference
December 12, 2016
Hi! Where are you located and who is your doctor? How many scars did you have subcised and did the doctor use any fillers? I'm going for my first subcision treatment next month and I have very high hopes for it.
UPDATED FROM Janey214
2 months post
This is 12 days after subcision on 9/1/16
Janey214September 13, 2016
Here is the latest picture taken just this morning, after subcision was done on 9/1/2016. The bruising lasted at least 7 days and gone by the 10th, but there is still a very light yellowish patch where the doc subcised aggressively. I put up full coverage mineral powder make up by IT cosmetics. I have hyper and hypopigmentation that shows with the "patchiness" on the photos. I am Asian, so this cannot be prevented and I have had a lot of procedures done in the past. I am happy with the results. If you have downtime, I like subcision but heard that not a lot of docs perform them. They prefer to offer you laser treatments.
I've had cystic acne for 20 years so I can relate to what you're going through. I'm not familiar with scars being "tethered" - can you enlighten me?