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Acne scar treatment

UPDATED FROM ForTheFace2323
10 months post

10 month post op update

ForTheFace2323
$5,975
I did go back to Dr. S who filled my hip as much as he could from the dent, added injections to my cheek scars as well, and tried to correct my mole removals which he offered for free.
Cons:
- one cheek looked to have kept more of the fat than the other leading to facial asymmetry
- one excision I actually didn’t know we were doing did not heal well. It became a stretch scar and looks much more noticeable than whatever was there before. A new insecurity.
- I didn’t see the progress I wanted on my large rolling scar to the extent I’m still hiding my face under my hair and looking for other options.
- the two surgical scars from fat grafting donor sight are noticeable and raised.
Pros:
- my one icepick scar on my temple that was excisioned came out great! Replaced a scar with a less noticeable scar.
- hip dent not fully fixed but better than before!
- cheeks are fuller and more youthful looking.

Overall, I’m not sure if I’d recommend due to the pain, risk, downtime, and cost. I may reach out to Dr. S once more and may update this soon.

ForTheFace2323's provider

Richard Sadove, MD

Richard Sadove, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

ForTheFace2323 rating for Dr. Sadove:

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Replies (2)

May 18, 2025
Did you ever go back to finish your treatment with the Dr? If so how do you feel your final result with your procedure came out? Just curious
June 13, 2025
Not satisfied. Would not recommend. Left with more scars then I came in with and less symmetrical.
June 13, 2025
Also I reached out to Sadove to correct the assymetrical cheeks and offered to pay more and he turned me away. A.I. said my cheek is about 10% bigger than the other now. Not sure why he could not correct. Seems in his wheel house. This has left me searching for another provider unfortunately.
UPDATED FROM ForTheFace2323
3 months post

3 months post op

ForTheFace2323
It’s a week shy of 3 months post op. I met with doctor Sadove to see how things are progressing and to decide on next steps.
Areas of Focus:
- hip got a dip from the fat grafting. (Note that most probably won’t make a dip. Mine was under a surgery scar. That is most likely why it dipped.)
- excision of mole made an indent on my cheek. (Moles may be a bit different to excision than most other excisions.)
- left cheek still has rolling scar (pictured)

Overall Summary :
Scars are still softer than before! There are still some areas of concern of which I mentioned above, but Dr. Sadove listened to my concerns patiently and recommended the following:
- hip to be filled from buttock fat
- mole excision indent to be excisioned
- rolling scar to be injected with hyleronic acid to the dermis layer (longer lasting)

I’ll be back in office for the above in 2 months! More updates to come.

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UPDATED FROM ForTheFace2323
1 month post

4+ weeks post op

ForTheFace2323
I still have some bruising but it has mostly subsided. I began massaging my cheeks gently per the Doctor's recommendation. I’m still a bit fuller on one cheek than the other, and I see my scars resurface again (it still looks much softer than they were originally). Doc said not to be concerned. It’s too early and to wait on the three month mark. He said it would settle and look symmetrical by then. My excisions are still very red and will take time to heal. Dr. Sadove reminded me to be patient. I’m doing the best I can! I’ve also been wearing scar sheets 24/7 to expedite and improve the healing of the excisions. I wear them everywhere and have only occasionally took them off for nights out. My next update will be at the 3 month mark!

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February 1, 2024
Very curious to see how it turns out because I’m considering the same treatment