ACNE SCAR TREATMENT

Have any personal experiences / advice / comments to share? Found a perfect treatment for your acne scar? Email us at miteshr(at)gmail(dot)com  and we shall be more than happy to share it with others suffering from acne and acne scar.

Eve, Oregon
My son is on accuntane and is considering lazer resurfacing as recommended by his doctor. As a result of what I read, I won't encourage or pay for such treatments. Many of my youthful acne scars disappeared in my early 20's. I found that the body has a way of healing itself. I also learned that a good diet and drinking lots of water helps rid the body of toxins. Stay away from soda's, oily foods, and fast food. Eat lots of yellow vegetables and you will notice your body healing it self. P.S. Get enough sleep and stay away from stress

don, Louisiana
Im almost 40 and have had to deal with the hopeless feeling that comes with acne scars my whole adult life. What did i do to deserve this, ive felt ugly and ashamed. And who are you gonna talk to, you look around and you dont see anyone whose face looks like your.
Finally as an adult i had the money to do something and after talking and seeing a few dermatologists i thought i wanted the Co2 lasering. I went to who i was told was one of the better Co2 doctors in the south. But after researching it online more i was afraid of the aftercare. I talked to another doctor who mentioned the best thing on the market at the time was the Fraxel laser, i immediately left his office and started checking online for fraxel doctors in the south.
The closest one to me was Austin TX, about an 8 hour drive from where i live. Lucky for me I would come to find that this guy is good. Ive had 4 treatments at $3300. and can go back as often as i want for a treatment and only pay $600. He says it takes about 4 months for the collogen to grow and expand, really start to fill in the scars and smooth your face. After the numbing and gel application the treatment itself takes about 10 minutes and is a little painful only while the laser is passing on your face. your face is a little swollen and red for 3-5 days but thats nothing compared to the results. And the next day after the procedure you wake and your face is red and some swollen but MY GOD its absolutely smooth, no scars for the first time in i cant remember when. For about 20 minutes or so i just stare into the mirror and THANK GOD for finally putting some piece into my heart. And it can clear the little lines or small imperfections you have also. I have started to see a noticeable improvement in my skins appearance, some scars are smoothing out and i just had my 4th session last month and will begin again in February 06.
I am so excited and know personally after years of staring in mirrors at every angle looking at my scars or not standing under or in front of lights to avoid the light casting shadows on my scars this has given me some hope. I intend to have treatments once every other month this year. ill probably continue to have them for years to come

jin, wis
dang, i was really considering laser treatment too, but after all these stories.. i think ill pass. i too have scars and its really discouraging me at this moment. im not really sure if there is anything out there that will help much. but if there is, please do let me know
vangstajc@hotmail.com

Anna, Ohio
My heart goes out to all of you who are suffering from scars. I have spent many years trying to hide my face because I feel so disfigured from my scars. I just started to see a wonderful dermatologist, who is working with me to get me where I want to be. I have had 4 parasian peels and I am amazed at what is happening with my face. Small scars are smoothing out, and my overall texture is better, less oily, my face is so smooth. We are thinking of trying the fraxel laser. I just want to say to everyone who is feeling discouraged about your appearance, Please hang in there, and find a really good dermatologist. Be patient and keep your chin up. With all the new technology coming out there is hope for us.

Anon, Great Britain
Iam looking to get laser resurfacing done but after reading some peoples comments I am absolutely petrified in case it goes wrong and I end up looking worse! I cant live with my scars the way they are and it has caused me to suffer extreme deppresion, I really dont know what to do.

Amanda, Florida
I hate to disagree with Craig but I wouldnt suggest large amounts of acidophilus yogot. Acidophilus yogot is not recommended for people who have been diagnosed with excessive stomach bacteria but is good to aid digestion and help with issues like IBS. Its used to help prevent bad bacteria from growing and multiplying. Hence it is good for bacteria that are in the skin and cause acne. But in large amounts like antibiotics it can also kill healthy bacteria as well. And also aid in the creation of "super power" bacteria, another reason why anti-biotics and anti-bacterial soap are thought of to be harmful. Just a little note.

James, UK
Hi all....im 18 and have recently started using minocycline tablets as well as 'Duac' once daily cream to treat my acne. Has anyone ever used it before? and if they have did they notice any improvements? My face is currently so dry from it that i can barely smile. My face feels like the skin of a 90 year old and im worried that when i laugh or smile that im gonna get more scars in stretch scars. A few have started to appear and its making me even more depressed. Can anyone help with tips or ideas? Please reply....Thanks

Monica, Oregon
It's nice to have found this website and to read everyone's experiences with their acne and scar treatment. I had a CO2 lasert treatment done about 2 years ago. It cost me about $3,000 and it took my skin was absolutely raw for about 1 1/2 weeks (seeping pus, etc.). It took about 2-3 months for the redness to finally subside. Although my skin did appear more smooth initially, over time, I'm not sure how much improvement I've experienced. At best, I would say 25%. Now I am getting several treatments for my acne: Blu U laser treatment (2x a week for 4 weeks and helps your body to kill P.acne bacteria). This procedure is $900. Today, I just got a "microlaser peel." Dr. went 15 microns and I have to put aquaphor on my face for 3 days. Feels like a sunburn but I have "gook" all over my face and cost me $1,200. Supposedly, this too is expected to stimulate collagen. In a few weeks, I'll be getting a broad-band laser to shrink the sebaceous glands. This procedure will cost another $900. I really want my skin to be smooth and I think everyone's skin reacts differently to these procedures. Some people have positive experiences, some minimal, and for some, it is not a good decision at all. At 33 years old, the acne scarring has been difficult for me. I try to hide my face with my hair and don't like people looking at me (I feel like Violet in the Incredibles). I guess you could say that I've tried pretty much everything for my acne and have spent so much money on various procedures and treatments and I'm still trying to find ways to improve my skin! Now that Zeno is out, I've heard some good things about it. Might be a worthwhile investment. Still searching...I feel for all of you reading and posting answers about your skin. Having acne since I was 10 years old - I've been dealing with this problem for 23 years - way too long!

nunz, vic
proactive is all a aload of crap! i honestly believed it will work! it was horrible! i couldnt even smile because my skin became so bloody dry! it really aggrevated me! plz tke my advice! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON IT!

Jennifer, San Francisco
Try ProActiv. Acne runs in my family, and I have had it since my early teens. (I am now in my early 30's.) I tried over the counter facial products, but none of them worked. Finally I tried ProActiv. At that point I had severe acne, with huge red mounds of acne one on top of the other. It covered the lower part of my face like a clown smile: next to my mouth and down around my chin. Also my forehead.

After using ProActiv steadily, twice a day, I began seeing results after four weeks. Six months later my skin is smooth except for the occasional flare-up of a single whitehead, which quickly goes away.

I do have some brownish pigmentation left (little spots from where the old acne was). They have faded a little but are still there. I've heard conflicting advice on how to get rid of them -- laser, resurfacing, dermabrasion, etc. -- and I certainly don't want to make them worse!

anonymous, Los Angeles
I had scarring all over my face. One year ago, I started a regimen of 6 treatments of Fraxel laser. The last one I insisted on because I was seeing the benefit. My skin, now, is terrific. I think most people don't know I ever had a severe problem.

I paid about $800 a session for Fraxel(with buy 4 get 1 free). Money was not the concern for me, it was to discriminate between all the laser options. I am confident about my choice. But find a great doctor who knows to put it on the right power setting.

maggie, MD
Thank you Sleepy! After read your message at this board on 11/15/05, I ordered the New You Skin care package, and yesterday, is the first time I tried this product. Only one time use, I can feel a little bit result on my oily and scarring face. Sleepy, thank you again, for your information, it is really help me a lot!

Terence Avery, Smithboro, Il
My name is Terence Avery,
I have a lot in common with several people who have submitted testimonies at this website. I have several ideas and experiences with which i would like to share.
Unfortunately, my whole pre-adult and adult life I have had oily skin, which has caused moderate to severe acne on and off times of my life. When I was 18-22 my answer was proactiv which prevented deep pimples and whiteheads, and even cleared up skin for about a year and a half but then got bad again and kept my face red and and eventually my face developed a sensitivity to where I could no longer use the product. Good, but temporary!!
I then tried Accutane and it dried my face out but caused bad flaking and peeling which then caused deeper scars, after I stoped using. Bad move!
Then to fix scars I got 7 microderm abrasions, bigger mistake, actually made small scars deeper and worse. I was miserable, got divorced and became super depressed! Bad Move!
Then as a last ditched effort I seeked out laser resurfacing at Dr. Lees office in Decatur Illinois. The name of the office is Lee Institute of Skin/Laser. # is 217-877-7171. Anyway I consulted with Dr. Lee and asked him to help out and make my miserable life get better, well 2 and a half years later I am very happy. I go out again, I am dating, my self esteem is really good.
Here is what I recomend and ehat he did. I have had four laser resurfacing treatments the first one took actually 4 months to heel but I saw results about 35 percent better and 1000 in the whole, second treatment my scars got up to about 50 percent better and it took about 3 and half months to heel. third treatment took 3 months and 70 percent better. fourth treatment I am 5 months into and it looks really good. I am a male and I dont have to try and use makeup or things to hide my scars and acne. I am getting one more treatment in a few months to be at about 95/ perfect, which will be awesome. The laser skin surfacing is midly painfull when undergoing treatment and the first day after it is sore, but it gets better. Great move. allow i have spent 2500 plus it is worth my life happier and better and it is permanent.
Now this is my secret that compliments the laser treatments.
ZITHROMAX, have your derm prescribe, I take 5 days on 5 days off permantly, and it is awesome.

Sincerely,
Terence Avery
fadeawayonu31@yahoo.com