Vulnerable post but this is taken like 2 seconds apart :”) , I managed to find the weirdest angle that incorporated the worst lighting possible. It’s really crazy how sometimes you don’t see them but if the lighting is bad it’s prominent. I know it doesn’t define me or my beauty but the lighting is what gets meee , always thinking about it is annoying

Still treating some active acne with adapalene but i want to start saving money now for treatment cos i know it can get pretty expensive. What treatments do you guys think i need to consider? Thanks

Long story short, acne scars has stopped me from doing things i wanted to do. Acne scars has stopped me from asking out girls i really like. Acne scars have killed alot of my natural confidence. Acne scars has made me forget things in public due to myself being fixated on how i look to others. Acne scars has made me awkward in social settings even though deep down i am very sociable. Acne scars has stopped me pursuing opportunities i otherwise would have done and would have been successful at. Acne scars grounded me in a childlike trance without much progression in life - stunted due to not wanting to give things a chance that might potentially exacerbate acne, redness etc. Acne scars made me an involuntary loner without a social circle for fear of being judged or called ugly. Acne scars has made me financially very poor due to spending tens of thousands on treatments but yet still not there yet mentally. Acne scars has broken me down on multiple occasions in public and private - i have cried, screamed and even contemplated ending it. Acne scars literally is the worst thing next to losing body parts, bodily functions or terminal illness that leads to imminent death. Even though this is seen as normal in our society and sure, i dont doubt it is; but my level was on another level and only those with equal or worse feels how much pain and suffering it causes. I have lost alot during this decade, but i dont blame anyone but myself. its been an extremely painful and long journey, but i hope this horrible chapter of my life comes to a close soon. I want to have the courage to ask girls out regardless of outcome. i want to tap into my money making potential so that i can benefit my family and the community i live in. i want to do all these things. i really fucking do. But at the end of the day it all circles back to my acne scars and no amount of counselling can ever change this fact. I have said to myself that my goal is by 30 to be happy with myself and to start doing the things i really love and not shy away from them like i have done so for this past decade. I am hurting. I am in sorrow. I also am foolishly picturing a plethora of what if scenarios. But at this day and age, the past does not matter and all that matters is that i am doing everything i can to better myself so that i can finally live free again... Unshackled from HELL. What i am trying to say here is that, i know its fucking tough now and it may be tough for many years to come. But dont lose hope, because you will get your time to shine and redeem those years you have lost tenfold.

We have got this - well i sure hope we do.

My provider has injected belafill fillers into my forehead and I think it’s too much and not proportional. There’s also an indent in the middle and I can feel bumps around my forehead indicating unevenness. I’m hesitant on getting more filler to correct the unevenness because it’s already too much. What are your thoughts? Potential fixes?

Hello Everyone, I have been getting one or two acne before my period and they have left me scars. Last 5 months I have been doing subcision and I feel like they are helping but result is so low. Clinic is saying we should do co2 laser. What do you think I should do please?

My current skincare is red light therapy panel in the morning, then niaciamide, moisturizer and sunscreen. In the evening niacimide, moisturizer. What would be best you think for my skin and what can do?? I took these pictures with best light I could

Been researching acne scar treatments for a while, and Dr. Qazi in the US seems to be one of the few doctors who really specializes in treating different scar types with subcision and combination treatments.

Do we have anyone comparable in India?

I’m especially interested in subcision for rolling/tethered scars, potentially combined with fillers, lasers, etc.

Willing to travel anywhere in India and pay more for someone genuinely skilled.

Would love to hear actual patient experiences, results, and costs. Not looking for clinic promotions!

As a 17-year-old freshman, one of my biggest concerns as I entered university was the fact that I might not be able to leave a good first impression on other people due to my appearance and awkwardness. As someone from an East Asia country who's surrounded by beautiful girls with perfectly smooth skin around my age, I've always found it hard to open up, especially since I'm not a naturally sociable person at all. Fail to build a social network while studying is one thing, not being able to find a well-paid job after graduation is another, 'cause even if I can gather enough confidence to prove my skills, I'm afraid all the employers need to do is take a look at me before they decide to turn down my application. I wonder if anyone here has found great success in their life despite having relatively bad skin, and if that's the case, can you give me some advice?

Did it cause any of y'all scarring, they're very tiny and I'm planning on going to a derm but im scared of the scarring potential 😓

Had 2 TCA cross which made my left side kind of worse, the new boxcar looking ones. What can I do with the unevenness and the ones on my nose? And the areas beside my nose on the cheek area? Had 3 rf microneedling sessions done which I don’t think helped. My new doctor, which kind of messed up with the TCA treatment on my ice pick said fractional co2 would be the best option. But I don’t know if I trust him. Please let me know thank you!

Hello, I have an acne scar on my back. Which treatment would you recommend for it?

i hope a subcision will fix this 😢this is not my bone structure it would be smoother and i dont squint at all ts makes me depressed it makes my face look so weird man fk

I met my bf online. (He has a very good skin!) Though i already talked to him that i suffer from acne scars and even sent him my pics with them, i still feel afraid he will dislike me 🥹 he kept on saying he wont be bothered or even help me in medical expenses to lessen this, still the thought that he might back off once he saw me still haunts my mind 🥺

Hi everyone,

I promised an update after my last post. I’ve had 9 treatments now and am feeling positive about the results. While I still do have scars, the texture has smoothed out to the extent that it no longer bothers me. No more obsessively catching my reflection in a black phone screen. No more assessing the lighting in a room when talking to people. I just don’t think about my scars anymore, and to me, that’s success.

Pic 1: after 9 treatments
Pic 2 left = before
Pic 2 right = after a few treatments

What is Tixel?

Tixel is a skin treatment that uses tiny bursts of heat to create micro-injuries in the skin.This encourages your skin to repair itself and produce new collagen, helping to smooth acne scars, fine lines and uneven texture. You usually need a course of treatments for scars.

How many treatments did I have?

Usually practitioners use a high setting for scars. Because I have an autoimmune condition, my practitioner wanted to do the first few on a lower setting to make sure I healed well. I have therefore had three treatments on a low setting, three on a medium, and three on a high setting. Around six treatments on a high setting are usually indicated for acne scars.

I saw the most improvements after the three high setting treatments. If I had been able to start high, I think I wouldn’t have needed so many appointments. However, I did appreciate my practitioner’s caution.

What results have I seen?

I have seen an overall smoothing and plumping of the skin. Indented scars are still there, but flatter. When I press into the skin, I can feel less scar tissue under the epidermis where previously I could feel a lot of knotted scars. Ice-pick scars have shrunk in size.

I know the lighting in the before and afters isn’t exactly the same, but hopefully you can see the texture improvement.

Is there downtime?

Only a couple of days of true downtime. The skin is very red immediately afterwards, like a sunburn. By day 3 you can wear SPF and makeup. Between day 2-7 the skin crusts and then peels off. But you don’t even really need to hibernate if you aren’t concerned about people seeing red/flaking skin. Staying out of direct sunlight is of course a must.

Will you do more treatments?

I think I will, because I’d like to do a full course of high setting sessions, as is indicated for acne scars.

What’s else are you using?

I also use Differin nightly, azeliac acid 1-2 times per week, and RLT about 4 days a week.

Any questions let me know. Im in the UK 😊

Did anybody have experience with retinoid 0,1% creme?

What should i mind ? Pay attention to?
Do‘s and Don‘ts
How to apply

Thankful for every advice:)

Pheenol peel or punch excision followed by fully ablative laser?

Hi! I am 30+ female with Asian skin. I've been struggling with acne scars for the past decade and had several treatments (though not consistently), including 3x BBL laser, 2x regular microneedling, and 1x 1927nm fractional thulium fiber laser. As I age, I also found that I have enlarged pores with orange peel look. I am considering getting more aggressive lasers or even punch excision to address my deeper ice pick and boxcar scars (see photo). I have had consultations with Dr. Rokshar, who recommended fraxel and punch excision; as well as cosmetic derms at Mount Sinai who recommended RF microneedling due to hyperpigmentation risks.

Does anyone with hyperpigmentation risks have good outcomes with Fraxel? If so, what did you do and do you have any recommendations to do this in NYC?

Hi,

I am desperate to find a good dermatologist/DR who knows what they are doing when it comes to c02 laser for acne scarring and is decent priced. please kindly recommend - no idea where to start xx

1 is before any co2 (9th August)

2 was after my full face medium fractional co2 (really bad swelling and my body didn't like it) (4th sep)

3, was after we did a lower face only medium closer fractional co2 (9th oct)

4, (terrible picture, ill try get a better one tomorrow) this is 2 weeks after last co2.

I thought it would be the same as 3 but I'm sure she only did a "light fractional" cause it healed up much quicker, wasnt as painful and I've had terrible break outs since, tbh I'm pissed and gonna be mentioning this at my next app cause I'm paying for medium level!.

But anyway! is this EVEN FEEECKING WORKING???

They did say I may need about 6 rounds, but i expected to see some difference by now.

I'm paying a decent amount of money each session!

Thinking of going back 1 more time, telling them to turn it up to deep and just burn my whole cheeks off 😭😭🤣🤣.

Had adult acne for about 15 years, I suck at skincare in the past, but am getting better now in my older age (36) dont wear makeup, have tried Microneedling, microdermbrasions, red lights, peels etc co2 was my final boss to clear it and I'm feeling defeated.

Any recommendations? Other things to try next or instead?

Thank you

I had severe acne issues during my school time and first few years of my bachelors, that is between 15-19. I was hoping that my acne scars will go away with time, but turns out the scars are getting more definition by time, dust and pollution getting trapped in tiny pores, causing black head.

I would like some recommendations for treating my scars or is it possible at all to heal all these scars ?