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Skinpen Treatment - 2 Treatments-waiting for Result. Jacksonville, FL
UPDATED FROM Mynewself2014
4 months post
After 4th treatment
$800
I just got my 4th treatment done last Saturday. I'm patiently waiting for the result. I don't see the improvement I want yet but it guess it takes time. I just went back from a consultation at another medical spa for a different opinion. It's a huge medical plastic surgey center called Ponte Vedra Plastic Medical Surgery Center. The practitioner said that for me to get the result I want ( at least 70-80%) then skinpen is not the option. I wasn't too disappointed because ablative eco2 didn't improve my scars so of course skinpen wouldn't. But I still gave it a try as long as it improves the texture of my skin overall. She recommended a new hybrid laser called the Halo by Sciton. I never heard of it. With that laser I will need 3 treatments and its $3,000 for the package. She took pictures of my skin and said would discuss with other practitioner as well as drs to decide the best procedure for me. So right now I will keep getting my Skinpen treatments done until I hear anything from her. Maybe 3-4 more treatments to at least see what the optimal result that they are talking about is.
ORIGINAL POST
I have mild acne scarring for 3-4 years now,...
I have mild acne scarring for 3-4 years now, specially on my right cheek. I tried eCO2 laser back in March 2014. The doctor said I only needed 1-2 treatments. However, after my first treatment, I had to move to Florida for a job opportunity so I could not get my 2nd treatment done. I do not know if my 2nd treatment would help my scar better but after 1 treatment, I do not see any much improvement.
Here in Florida, I went to a clinic and they recommended Skinpen, which they said a new medical pen from Bellus Medical would help improve acne scars and said that since my scars are shallow and superficial, Skinpen would work. Also, they told me I need 6-8 treatments with 4-6 weeks apart to achieve the result I want. It's 375$ per treatment. I think it's expensive but I would pay for it if i makes me look better.
Thus, after doing some research, I went ahead getting the procedure done. My first treatment was at the end of October 2014. It was not bad at all since numbing cream was applied before that. Just like any other procedures, my face looked red like sunburn for a day or 2. After that, peeling happened. I bought the Hydraulic Acid Serum from the clinic to apply on my whole face after the procedure. After 4 weeks, I did not see any improvement but I did not expect it since it was only 1 treatment.
I went back on November 29th, 2014 for my second treatment. This time they used a deeper needle, i think 2.5mm on me. It was a little more painful, especially on my forehead since it's boney. The same thing happened just like the 1st treatment but more peeling. I guess that was due to deeper needles. But again, I do not see any improvement yet. Well, actually it helps with some pigmentation around my mouth. My next appointment will be next Saturday, January 17th 2015. I'll update more on that
Here in Florida, I went to a clinic and they recommended Skinpen, which they said a new medical pen from Bellus Medical would help improve acne scars and said that since my scars are shallow and superficial, Skinpen would work. Also, they told me I need 6-8 treatments with 4-6 weeks apart to achieve the result I want. It's 375$ per treatment. I think it's expensive but I would pay for it if i makes me look better.
Thus, after doing some research, I went ahead getting the procedure done. My first treatment was at the end of October 2014. It was not bad at all since numbing cream was applied before that. Just like any other procedures, my face looked red like sunburn for a day or 2. After that, peeling happened. I bought the Hydraulic Acid Serum from the clinic to apply on my whole face after the procedure. After 4 weeks, I did not see any improvement but I did not expect it since it was only 1 treatment.
I went back on November 29th, 2014 for my second treatment. This time they used a deeper needle, i think 2.5mm on me. It was a little more painful, especially on my forehead since it's boney. The same thing happened just like the 1st treatment but more peeling. I guess that was due to deeper needles. But again, I do not see any improvement yet. Well, actually it helps with some pigmentation around my mouth. My next appointment will be next Saturday, January 17th 2015. I'll update more on that
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EG
Thank you for sharing, I had actually never heard of the SkinPen. I look forward to your updates, so far you are making great progress.
Hi,
I think with needling you need to be lil patient. Collagen production doesn't start abruptly..doesn't stop abruptly. Have patience. Please keep posting about your 3rd session.
Hi, I'm trying to be patient. I just got my 3rd treatment done last Saturday. This time she went deeper and my face is peeling more compared to the first 2 times. Though the scars of course do not just disappear, i think my skin is smoother and my husband actually said my scars look a lot shallower and less visible than before.
Hey there,
I think, you need to wait until one most post your 4th treatment. I have done a lot of research on derma rolling and found that most people got visible improvements after 4 th treatments. Always take picture in same lighting and try to compare. We often get dissapinted cause we try judge everyday. This is not possible cause improvement is very gradual and we always wish for perfection. Keep up good work and keep posting. Good luck.
Please do thank you I'm looking for a Dr here in jax fl
Please keep us updated!!
I actually do see some improvement from your photos. It is subtle, but there. Also, I am getting Skinpen treatments myself. You will see the most improvement at about 4 months after your last treatment. It takes that long. And can continue for up to a year.
That's great! Glad to hear your pleased at this point and I hope it will surpass your expectations! Please do keep us posted!
How many treatments have you had? Did you great improvement after 4 months after your last treatment? If you have before and after pics, please share with us!!!
Sorry, I didn't see your reply and questions until now. I have had 4 treatments so far. I had my first one Aug. 2014, second Dec. 2014 (I know, spaced too far apart), 3rd in Jan. 2015 and 4th in Feb. 2015. I started seeing the first changes in Dec. (four months after the first treatment.) I'm starting to now see more changes and it's almost 4 months after my 2nd treatment. I've also had a physician tell me that 4 months is how long it takes for EACH treatment, with continuing improvement up to 6 months "postoperatively." Some of my scars are actually far worse than yours. My worst ones being on my forehead, right between my brows (sigh!) I took some pics before but I'm waiting until I have all treatments to take additional. I'm trying not to focus on daily, weekly or monthly changes. It just makes you obsess. I think I plan to do up to 12 treatments with the SkinPen then maybe one or two per year for maintenance. I have also had one Fraxel (worthless) and 3 excisions. The excisions made one worse, one slightly better and one pretty much the same. I plan to get a subcision once I can find a Dr. around here who does it. Possibly some TCA Cross in 2 deeper ones, then ablative CO2 (not fractional.) I know that it will take multiple types of treatment and plenty of time. There is no cheap, fast or easy fix for moderate to severe acne scarring. I want to say again, that I think you ARE getting some improvement already. And I wish you the best of luck!
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