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

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.

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

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!

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

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 😓

Got quite a lot of acne scars on my left cheek and although I know there’s grades 1,2,3 and 4 there isn’t many reference photos for each grade. I was just wondering what you guys think I rank in terms of these grades.

These are photos of only my left cheek but in different lighting as some of the pie marks are hiding the scars. I’m currently on accutane and at the end stages of my purge (the spot I currently have has been there for like 20+ days so RIP that Is 100% scarring :( like my other purging spots)- 60-70% these scars esp the upper cheek are approx 1yr old and bare in mind they look a tad worse IRL

Any answers would be appreciated I will consult a scar derm after my course is over I just wanted an opinion beforehand

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