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Acne Scars, Ice Picked Scars, THIS LASER RUINED MY FACE! - Orange County, CA
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I did sciton profractional laser for my pitted...
thesaddestpersoneverApril 20, 2015
$900
I did sciton profractional laser for my pitted acne scars. I have these deep pitted scars and I really wanted to get rid of it.
I got 400 on my cheeks and chin. Now, a month after my procedure, my face has DARK SPOTS from the laser. Also, it has extra scars that the laser caused because my skin broke up during the heeling process. I NOW have Inflammatory hyper pigmentation ALL over my face along with TERRIBLE track marks from the laser.
I talked with the nurse who did this laser and she said it may take up to 6 months OR LONGER for my brown spots to fade. This laser MADE MY FACE WORSE AND IT RUINED MY FACE!
Please PLEASE PLEASE think twice before doing this laser. I am writing this to warn you guys. I can't post pictures, but I will. I just want this matter to resolve first before I post pictures. The staff was very nice on where I got the laser and I don't want any conflicts in the office.
I got 400 on my cheeks and chin. Now, a month after my procedure, my face has DARK SPOTS from the laser. Also, it has extra scars that the laser caused because my skin broke up during the heeling process. I NOW have Inflammatory hyper pigmentation ALL over my face along with TERRIBLE track marks from the laser.
I talked with the nurse who did this laser and she said it may take up to 6 months OR LONGER for my brown spots to fade. This laser MADE MY FACE WORSE AND IT RUINED MY FACE!
Please PLEASE PLEASE think twice before doing this laser. I am writing this to warn you guys. I can't post pictures, but I will. I just want this matter to resolve first before I post pictures. The staff was very nice on where I got the laser and I don't want any conflicts in the office.
Replies (3)
June 8, 2016
Depending on your skin type you may have needed to use a bleaching cream before and after your treatment to help calm the melanocytes. Putting such heat (the laser) so close to the face can cause hyperpigmentation with some skin types. I had a few treatments done at South Coast MedSpa and I'm really happy with my results! Hope your healing is going well!
December 17, 2017
I had to use a bleaching cream for a few months prior to mine, and I have pale white skin.
UPDATED FROM thesaddestpersonever
2 months post
I look like a freak, a clown
thesaddestpersoneverApril 24, 2015
It's a month post laser. I look like a freaky clown. Dark spots and orange spots. I am so depressed.
DONT DO THIS LASER!!!!!!!!!! Ask me questions if you like. I will response.
DONT DO THIS LASER!!!!!!!!!! Ask me questions if you like. I will response.
Replies (6)
April 28, 2015
What do you think happened? why do you have dark/orange spots? Did you go out in the sun?Did it help with you acne scars? What was your down time? Do you feel like you look worse than before? I thought the only rick of this type of laser is infection or hyper-pigmentation if you get sun?
May 4, 2015
So sorry to hear:( so like the other person asked...it did absolutely nothing for indented scars? Mostly hypoerpigmentation damage? I was considering this laser but the damage sounds so risky! I hope you heal asap and find something to help with the spots
November 3, 2015
Do you think it's because they where not skilled
February 21, 2016
sorry for the late reply. No it isnt. It's just the way my skin is. It's a risk and sadly, it didnt work out in my favor
February 22, 2018
I am so sorry this happened.i was going to have this done for some wrinkles and unevenness. Was it the siton laser? And what was the setting? Thank you Lana
UPDATED FROM thesaddestpersonever
3 months post
Still healing
thesaddestpersoneverMay 5, 2015
The staff to where I got the laser from are really nice and helping me heal. This laser ruined my face but the staff understand what I am going through.
I just really HATE this laser.
To answer questions:
No, I am not a sun person. After this laser, I barely went outside and always wore a hat. Inflammatory hyper pigmentation is how your skin reacts after a laser treatment. Sadly, I am one of those people who are very prone to hyper pigmentation. Google "Inflammatory hyper pigmentation after laser" and DO THE RESEARCH YOURSELF! IT'S A HUGE RISK!!!!!!!!!!
Overall, my scars improved 10 percent! JUST 10 PERCENT! IT'S NOT WORTH.
I have included pictures. I refuse to show my face. I cry every night ever since I got this laser done. Also, I don't want any conflicts with the office I got this laser at. I really like them. I just HATE the laser.
I just really HATE this laser.
To answer questions:
No, I am not a sun person. After this laser, I barely went outside and always wore a hat. Inflammatory hyper pigmentation is how your skin reacts after a laser treatment. Sadly, I am one of those people who are very prone to hyper pigmentation. Google "Inflammatory hyper pigmentation after laser" and DO THE RESEARCH YOURSELF! IT'S A HUGE RISK!!!!!!!!!!
Overall, my scars improved 10 percent! JUST 10 PERCENT! IT'S NOT WORTH.
I have included pictures. I refuse to show my face. I cry every night ever since I got this laser done. Also, I don't want any conflicts with the office I got this laser at. I really like them. I just HATE the laser.
Replies (4)
November 3, 2015
Hello. Are you using a high strength hydroquinone? This will make the resolution and removal of the dark spots much quicker.
June 8, 2016
Im sorry your unhappy with your results! :( I had really bad acne scars and ended up having 4 treatments. Im pretty happy with the results... maybe you need a few more treatments? How many did you have? How is your healing coming along? Where did you have your treatment done?
August 27, 2017
I am going through exactly what you are going through. It feels like the worst thing that ever happened to me. It feels quite surreal. I am now at month three and the doctor wanted to do more treatments but I said no.
Welcome to the community, we appreciated you taking the time to share your experience with us. I found this FAQ that speaks to post laser hyperpigmentation. The doctor mentions using HQ or Lytera to reduce post laser darkening, along with SPF. This might be something you could ask your doctor about. Feel free to post your own question to the board-certified doctors on the site. Keep us posted on your progress.