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Tried 5 Sessions of Fractional Laser; Dermabrasion is Better for Acne Scars - Asian (Filipino) - Philippines

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Hi! i am asian(filipino) i had dermabrasion done...

Peppermint1144November 25, 2009
WORTH IT$500

Hi! i am asian(filipino) i had dermabrasion done last october after 5 sessions of fractional laser resurfacing. Fractional laser resurfacing did little/not so much for my acne scars... in fact, my skin broke out after fractional laser, thus adding more scars.

So eventually, i asked my doctor if we could shift to dermabrasion...and after almost 2 months, you could see more improvement...to a point that it's barely noticeable or has blended well. A bit rosy though but it's ok.

Planning to have another round after 6 months to totally polish it...but honestly, it's really not necessary anymore...

Peppermint1144's provider

Dr. Imelda Cervantes

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Replies (24)

lichking_1234
December 9, 2009
Hi! I'm planning on taking dermabrasion too. Do you mind if I ask how deep your scars were? thanks^^
Peppermint1144
December 11, 2009
my scars are not ice pick scars. more of the box type scars. are you filipino too?
lichking_1234
December 13, 2009
Yeah. Half Chinese to be exact. Mine are boxcars too just like yours and it ruined my social life. I'm planning on the procedure on January so I'm gathering much info as I can. Anyway, thanks for the reply. ^^
Peppermint1144
December 14, 2009
hi. please try dr. imelda cervantes from medical towers makati. she's ting ting cojuanco's dermatologist. she's really good. dermabrasion...kailangan super experienced ang dermatologist mo.
einghelicious
October 30, 2013
dra. cervantes is also my dermatologist.. shes very2 good
lichking_1234
December 16, 2009
Thanks. I sure will. I won't risk my (already messed up)face on some inexperienced dermatologist. Is it true that your operation cost you only $500? That was cheap compared to other clinics I have inquired here on Malabon. Is the anesthesia or other miscellaneous fees(i.e. pre-surgery consultation) included on that $$$?
Peppermint1144
December 17, 2009
dr. cervantes is super nice! she actually has 2 clinics one in tarlac and one in makati. in makati she's only there thurs, fri, and sat. she's by appointment. it's at suite 314 Medical towers makati v.a. rufino st. legaspi village, makati city 1229. For appointments call 894-04-20. yup dermabrasion around 500 U.S. dollars(25 thousand pesos). Actually she'll assess your skin naman first kasi she has other options like fractional laser, dermaroller...it really depends on the type of scars that you have ok. But if you really want dermabrasion, you can also insist on it. hehe.
lichking_1234
December 27, 2009
Thanks! this is most helpful^^. Sorry for the late reply btw. I'll call her after the new year! Anyway, after your first consul, how long your preparation was before the actual operation? Did she give you anything to drink or to to apply to your face? Thanks again. Merry Christmas ^^
Peppermint1144
December 28, 2009
Tretinoin. Vitamin c(oral). co-amoxiclav(augmentin). Don't worry, she'll instruct you well. she's very approachable.
Avrhil
April 28, 2010
hi..i a filipino too...i have so manyquetions to ask about your treatments..are you still online???????????? im suffering a very bad deep acne scars....im 16 yrs old...i dont know what to do..im trying to find a laser treatment near in bulacan or manila ,,,,...please help me...or you can suggest me what to do about my problem...
Peppermint1144
April 29, 2010
deep acne scars. Go to a very good dermatologist who is well experienced with scar revision. Laser may be the "in" thing right now, but, it does not mean it is the cure to all your skin problems. I have tried erbium yag laser, but i wasn't that satisfied with the results. If it is very deep, then maybe, laser is not for you...there are multiple procedures for diff types of scars. If it is very deep, then grafting or excision might be the option for that followed by dermabrasion. it really depends on the type of scar that you have. you must have it assessed by an experienced dermatologist. please do try dr. Imelda Cervantes from medical towers makati...she also has clinic at tarlac. She's ting ting cojuanco's dermatologist.
Nasser3641
May 3, 2012
Hi thanks for sharing.

May I ask what skin type do you have. I have acne scars and worried because I have dark skin.
suzanne09
June 1, 2013
Jose Reyes is in Manila. You can find a reasonably priced dermatologist there.
nathan john
May 21, 2012
Hi! I'm also Filipino, 35 y/o, male. I had dermabrasion 12 years ago (year 2000), but up to now my acne scars have still been very visible, noticeable, worse yet prominent. I've just consulted my dermatologist after last seeing her just around the same decade ago, and she recommended the same medical procedure- dermabrasion again- which she said is still the "gold standard" even up to now. I also got another advice from yet another dermatologist and she suggested "mesotherapy." Which do you think is better/best? How much do you hear dermabrasion and mesotherapy/session cost, respectively? I've been frustrated all my life with my ice-pick scars all my life! And now I'm confused which procedure I'd would undergo. Of course, all I desire would be cost-effective and most beneficial for my skin. Thank you!
suzanne09
June 1, 2013
Nathan john, old school dermatologist normally has dermabrasion, that is probably the reason why she recommend that for you. For ice pick scars, it is normal for some dermatologist to recommend fraxel or fractional laser. Others also do skin needling. Consult with another dermatologist with more experience and affiliations.
martinrose
September 18, 2012
Hello! I tried fractional laser at the D'Spa Skin Centre. I got the treatment for Php1,999 for one session because of group deals. Anyway, I didn't have deep scars but I have some small box car marks and discolorations caused by pimples. It's been almost 3 weeks now and I can say that my skin color somewhat evened out. The scars are still there though, but the discolorations are almost gone. It also feels like my skin has been rejuvenated because of the peeling. I've never had a derma session (im 26 years old) and that's the first one so you can just imagine how tired and abused my facial skin is. Now it's a lot softer and more radiant. I'm planning to have diamond peel next month. I think 1 session of fractional laser is enough.

for those with deep scars, expect some serious down time.
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