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Active FX, Juvia or Fraxel Repair? - Montreal, QC

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I have been doing research and have narrowed it...

safeman
$3,000
I have been doing research and have narrowed it down to 3 treatments (all Fractional co2) I have been reading mixed reviews from all 3 so I am frustrated and do not know what to do. I am 40 years old and my scars seem to be showing more and more as my skin gets older. The ice pick scars have always showed and are visible but not getting worse. However, the white ones on my cheeks seem to be getting worse. The rolling scars are also deeper. As you can see by the photos I have all 3 of the most common scars and I am 100% ready to commit - but to witch treatment?

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March 20, 2015

Welcome to RealSelf! Have you considered posting your question on the Doctor Q&A forum for some professional opinions?

Please keep us posted on your decision-making process and good luck with your procedure.

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July 11, 2015

Hi there, just checking in for an update, have you decided on a treatment?

March 12, 2016
Safeman- Have you tried needling? It does the same thing as the lasers only more slowly, but without the risk of possibly getting laser damage and making things worse. You can do the treatments at home. There are many instructional cites and videos. Single needling worked the best for my laser induced ice pick scars. Regular dermarolling helps restore pigment. Some find saline injections along with needling to be a good treatment for depressed scars. Dermastamping works well on more dense indented types of scars that need to be broken up. A nice thing about dermarolling at home is you can control the timing and working in downtime. I have also known people who have had good results from subcision combined with saline or suctioning. There are many reviews (and before and after photos) online about these treatments if you are interested. Good luck.
August 9, 2016
Did u find a good treatment? I'm having trouble deciding on which laser as well for my acne scars.