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Co2 Laser Resurfacing/ Total FX ..for Acne Scars

UPDATED FROM katemcm
2 months post

Not worth it

katemcm
$1,700
I think the improvement I saw was down to sunbathing and my skin tone looking more even if that makes sense ...I caught sight of myself under harsh lighting yesterday and all the scars are still there!. I’m at a loss as to what to try now. I’ve had positive experiences with fillers ( although my scars still bothered me ) so I’m wondering if going to Dr Firas for fillers & subcision might be the next step . Right now I feel as though I wasted £1000 and wouldn’t recommend the treatment.

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Firas Al-Niaimi, MD, MRCP, EBDV

Firas Al-Niaimi, MD, MRCP, EBDV

Specialist Registered Dermatologist

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Replies (2)

June 3, 2019
Thanks so much for the review- your scars really don’t look that bad even under harsh lighting. I would say lasers don’t do anything for sunken scars. Your right, subcision followed by fillers would prob work best
January 6, 2023
Hi,thank you for sharing.Could you please write what your skin condition is?Had you done subcision with dr Firas al Niami?
UPDATED FROM katemcm
2 months post

Right side

katemcm
This is ( quite obviously !) with no make up .

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August 7, 2018
Hang in there! I guess good things are worth waiting for yea.
UPDATED FROM katemcm
2 months post

2 months on

katemcm
I wanted to update in case anyone is interested!. I’d say my right cheek has definitely improved , I only have 3 what I’d class as ‘proper scars ‘ now . The left side (which has always been worse) hasn’t shown the same level of improvement unfortunately. In my before photos I was wearing make up but I’m actually struggling to wear it lately as my skin is quite dry and looks worse with it on. I’ve taken photos without make up but as I’ve caught the sun ( yes I know sunbathing is bad for me !) it’s actually hard to see the scars even though on the right side they are most definitely still there . I will try and take some photos in the same lighting when my skin is less dry !.

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