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21 Years Old, Venus Viva for Depressed Boxcar and Icepick Acne Scars - Singapore
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Some cringe-worthy 'before' photos of my face....
CindityNovember 3, 2015
$100
Some cringe-worthy 'before' photos of my face. Because flaws are only obvious when pointed out. The depressed scars are mainly localized on my cheeks, at least those are the ones that I'm self-conscious of. I'd spent money letting beauticians squeeze out the zits, leaving these bad scars.
If you're staring into the mirror and worrying about those acne scars, I used to be like that! I used to hate my skin and couldn't stand looking into the mirror. It was emotionally draining.
I understand many are eager to clean up the last bit of remains and start anew when you finally stop breaking out. I think after suffering from acne, sufferers often become too obsessed with super amazing skin. I was not sure if it was because I had such bad skin that I craved for perfect skin even more. Are you also infatuated with the idea of having perfect skin? I remember when I had severe acne, all that was in my mind was that, 'I wanted to look normal'. And for the most part, the average person do not have perfect skin.
It was until when I got older and realize that, no one was really paying attention to my scars. it was just me. But they had left a deep emotional insecurity. I refer the treatment of depressed acne scars as a personal priority. I would like them to improve, but I don't expect them to be fully eliminated.
My expectations? That the depressed scars to be elevated, and the borders of the box scars softer. Then the skin surface will appear smoother.
If you're staring into the mirror and worrying about those acne scars, I used to be like that! I used to hate my skin and couldn't stand looking into the mirror. It was emotionally draining.
I understand many are eager to clean up the last bit of remains and start anew when you finally stop breaking out. I think after suffering from acne, sufferers often become too obsessed with super amazing skin. I was not sure if it was because I had such bad skin that I craved for perfect skin even more. Are you also infatuated with the idea of having perfect skin? I remember when I had severe acne, all that was in my mind was that, 'I wanted to look normal'. And for the most part, the average person do not have perfect skin.
It was until when I got older and realize that, no one was really paying attention to my scars. it was just me. But they had left a deep emotional insecurity. I refer the treatment of depressed acne scars as a personal priority. I would like them to improve, but I don't expect them to be fully eliminated.
My expectations? That the depressed scars to be elevated, and the borders of the box scars softer. Then the skin surface will appear smoother.
Replies (3)
January 28, 2017
I totally relate to everything you said. I have become obsessed with my scars and I feel like I'd have more confidence if I could only find the perfect resurfacing treatment. So far I haven't decided on what that treatment would be, but I'd like to thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with the Venus Viva treatment. I'm still not sure if I want to do it. Your skin looks beautiful, by the way.
November 1, 2017
I had this treatment for 8 sessions at Mizu Aestethic Clinic with minimum to NO RESULTS. I paid for 2.8K SGD. such a waste of money.
Venus Viva only can penetrate up to 0.5mm, hence it’s not useful if you have deep scars. Wish I had done my research before wasting my $$$
Venus Viva only can penetrate up to 0.5mm, hence it’s not useful if you have deep scars. Wish I had done my research before wasting my $$$
UPDATED FROM Cindity
3 months post
Results: 3 months-post
CindityNovember 7, 2015
There seems to be some elevation on the boxcar scars, however the borders are not quite smoothed out yet. The Venus Viva nanofractional Radio Frequency is good for general complexion. My skin was noticeably smoother. But as mentioned by the people at Only, there will be minimal results on the first treatment for deeper scarring. 5-6 treatments spaced a month apart was recommended for me. The skin should continue to improve with each treatment, and there should be continued improvement for up to 4 months after your last treatment due to collagen stimulation.
Replies (4)
January 1, 2016
I can see the improvement already. Are you having the 5-6 treatments?
February 16, 2016
Hey willowcrest, I'm following up with another RF treatment called the Infini!
July 29, 2016
hi! I lives in Singapore too and was very intrigued by this treatment that was offered in Kawayo Aesthetic. I have deeper ice-picks and box scar so I am uncertain if this could work. I have done numerous treatments such as Fractional laser, e-matrix laser,smartxide dot laser, subcision and dermaroller but it was a futile attempt. From your experience, how long was the recovery time?
Welcome to the community, I completely understand how acne scarring also leaves and emotional scar, I have scarring left over from cystic acne, they are horrible. I have learned to live with them, but in the future I plan on treating them, so I look forward to following your journey—thank you so much for sharing it with us!