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34 Years Old , Brazilian - Utah, UT
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I have tried many many things for my acne scars ,...
WORTH IT$30
I have tried many many things for my acne scars , which aren't the worst but they are there , at first it felt like my skin was improving then , nothing ! Derma pen , ematrix etc. I didn't like the ematrix at all , the derma pen I like for cleaning my skin and such but not for my scars , since they aren't that bad I figured it would have taken care of them though , so for that reason , after reading and reading upon reading , I have purchased skins obsession 25% TCA peel and did a test patch tonight , I am really looking forward to see if my skin will improve and hopefully not worsen since I have "darker" skin. Any recommendations will be gladly accepted :) good luck to me :)
UPDATED FROM lilica123
1 day post
Day 1 after test patch
1 day after test patch. I think I left it a bit too long... Permanent damages ? Anyone ?
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May 26, 2016
Hey becareful with doing your own peels. I know you can save a lot of money but this can worse your scars. Your scars aren't even that bad. Mine are similar to yours. I went to see a dermatologist who isn't money greedy and she told me they willl close up on their own. She told me to wash my face once a day at night (only in shower) and to not even pay toner or moisturizer. I have been doing it for a week now and I feel like they are actually getting better.
May 26, 2016
I agree with the other comment about doing your own peels. This is your face, so I think going to a dermatologist would be best even if it is more expensive. As for your test patch, you did not cause any permanent damage, most likely that is going to peel in a few days and you will be left with lighter skin that will change back to its natural color. I know it can be worrisome the first time, but it looks you are going to be okay :)
May 26, 2016
It looks like it should :) i had awful icepick scars and managed to make them shallower with 25% tca, in fact im in the process of from one peeling right now and my face is wayyyyy darker red than yours. For me, it faded after about 6 days
May 26, 2016
Felzies , do you have any pictures you can share ? I am a little worried but I guess this is the waiting period I have to be patience.. I keep moisturizing that heck out of it ..
May 26, 2016
I know I am annoying, but please seek professional help. Just because it worked for someone else, it doesn't mean it will work for your skin type. I am only spreading the word because I used to believe if someone had success with a specific type of procedure, then it would work for me too. It is not the case at all. Many things are people just bullshitting you and other things are just people who got lucky. Maybe they have good genes, are younger than you or their scars are newer (easier to get rid of). Anyway, I said more than enough. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM lilica123
2 days post
Day 2 25%TCA test patch
My skin looks very dark , somewhat tender when I apply moisturizer , especially to the neck area. Still hanging in there and wondering if this is looking "normal" , it feel a little tight but no peeling yet has occurred.
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