CO2 CORE Laser on Pitted Acne Scars

One thing I want to clarify is that I've had CO2 laser done before in the past with very little results (at the dermatologist). I'm not sure if the CO2 machine was better at Cloud 9 Medi Spa or what(!) because I had a lighter co2 setting and saw better results. I think a huge factor played into my recovery regiem and that's why I'm sharing with you what I did. Our bodies really utilize the nutrients we give it while it is healing. Remember the saying "you are what you eat"? Well, if you eat fast food during this healing period, you're not going to receive as good of results as you would if you ate nutrient rich fruits and vegetables. So during this time, about 7-10 days after procedure, I eat EXTRA healthy. Because during a co2 laser your skin is resurfaced and needs to literally regenerate/regrow new skin, I provided it with the peptides/protein that will assist. I searched Amazon "protein powder" and found a simple Orgain brand. I'd mix the 2 scoops with a banana, spinach, frozen berries, OJ and water for breakfast. Id drink this and make scrambled eggs. THEN, I think this made a HUGE difference, I'd mix collagen powder with vitamin C in a glass of water and drink that in the morning. I searched collagen powder on Amazon and purchased the least expensive one for greatest amount of powder. Also, I already had a box of the Emergen-c packets at home (the ones you buy when you start to feel sick.) I mix a full packet with a full scoop of collagen. I think this REALLY helped my collagen to regenerate and fill in my acne scars. Another REALLY helpful thing was my Red LED light mask. Red LED signals your skin to generate more collagen. I had tried neutrogenas anti-Aging light mask you can find at target but found it to be expensive and cumbersome because you have to buy a new one after 30 uses. I searched eBay for red LED light masks and purchased one for ~$80 I think, for one that plugs into the wall. As opposed to a $30 battery operated one every month that only has 30 uses. I'd wear my red LED light mask every day while I was recovering, for 30 min. I still *try to use it every day but most days I'm just too lazy. I find that when I use it religiously, even after 1 week my skin is glowing, supple and hydrated. I still carry out my collagen powder with vitamin C regiem every morning and I think that really keeps my skin looking good. Also I take a daily multi vitamin and a biotin tablet in dissolvable form. My hair and nails grow out of control with the biotin! Search Amazon for the dissolvable tablet, they work better than the normal capsules. I also just purchased hyaluronic acid with MSM capsules that haven't yet been delivered. I'll update if I notice any difference in my skin. I hope this helps, don't hesitate to message me with any questions!

I had another successful treatment at Cloud 9 Medi Spa in Redlands, CA. I'm telling you guys, it's a hidden gem. I considered an expensive acne clinic because I saw amazing results in the before/after pictures, but I'm creating my own amazing before/after pictures without a CareCredit loan!
Now let's talk price for the PRP microneedle treatment. I believe it was $1,200. The regular PRP microneedle treatment is $750, but I had the leftover PRP injected into my deeper acne scar areas, this is commonly referred to as the "Vampire facelift."
I was numbed up with numbing cream so I didn't really experience any pain, except a little more sensitivity on my forehead. The nurse drew my blood, placed it in the centrifuge, and voila! Liquid gold! After she microneedled with the PRP, my face felt tight, like the PRP was already tightening my skin! Weird I know, but I'm just sharing my experience. Then she injected my deeper acne scars with PRP. It's filled in my scars immediately but only because the PRP needed time to be utilized by my skin. Typically PRP injection results aren't immediate because they're not a filler, but rather signal your own skin stimulate collage and generate new tissue to fill in the area, which takes at least a month. I was red for a few hours after treatment and then pink for 2-ish days. Not long at all! This treatment was so easy and I'm pleased with my results.

I have been on a journey to restore my skin from the damage left by adolescent acne. While I still experience a few breakouts during my menstrual cycle, it is nothing compared to my teenage years. I've tried everything from creams, face washes, ointments, microdermabrasion... You name it.
I did my research and found a local medi spa that specializes in acne scar treatment (among their prestigious Botox & fillers recognition). The CO2 laser here done by Kim RN was much less expensive than the dermatologist I visited last year ($1,700 from a groupon deal). This is the CO2 laser on the lightest setting before I try the more aggressive CO2 setting. I am very pleased with the results. I hope this post will help anyone else with pitted acne scars considering this treatment. If you live in Southern California, I HIGHLY recommend Kim RN at Cloud 9 Medi Spa in Redlands, CA.
My fellow acne scar sufferers, I've found the Holy Grail of Medi spas.