Remove Acne Scars

[rakshana]

wow thanks

 

[calico]

Thank you Patsluv, I will check out that site. I also spoke to a woman who did her own peel by purchasing the acid off ebay. When I have time I will do a write up about what she did. She is thrilled with the results.

 

[jaybe]

Thanks for this thread. I had acne through my teens and twenties and have a few ice-pick scars that I have become very self-conscious about. I am going to see a dermatologist as soon as I have saved enough money. When I look in the mirror all I see is the scars. They are not that noticeable in artificial light but in daylight they look ugly. A word to anyone with acne - DO NOT PICK AT YOUR SKIN. My mum used to squeeze my pimples hence the scars.

 

[Dragonfly]

I agree that picking acne can cause scars, but not all of them.

My dermatologist has told me that cystic acne can leave scaring, whether I

touch my face or not.

That's why it's so important to see a dermatologist when over the counter products are not effective.

 

[Kathy]

Thanks for posting Michal! Very interesting info.!

 

[honeybee]

i have wanted to try a chemical peel. i have seen pictures of people during the process and they seem to have good results. i'm just too afraid to try that at home.

 

[patricia69]

where do i get tTHE SILKIA CAMELLIA OIL?

 

[chinadoll]

I have not really found any cure for acne scars yet. If anyone has any other recommendations let us know.

 

[Rinyo]

Thanks! That was informative /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I read from a magazine that you can actually use lemon juice to lighten acne scars.

 

[ChicitaGatita]

Hi I've got questions for two of you...

Carolyn - thank you so much for your wonderful info from your personal experience. Did dermabrasion reduce enlarged pores?

Patslub - where do you get these products, what sort of scarring did you have, how long did it take before you saw results and can you describe the improvement (Phew! I'm exhausted!) LOL

 

[Dragonfly]

The dermabrasion helped to reduce the pores to some degree.

Scarred skin was removed from my chin, cheeks, temples and forehead - but not my nose. The new healthy skin definately had nice tight pores but my nose still had some large ones.

In my opinion, I would credit accutane with keeping the new skin with small pores - I went on two rounds after the dermabrasion.

Also, I use Retin A daily. I believe it has helped my skin to be less oily.

I have less break outs, and the fine lines are kept to a minimum.

I had the dermabrasion 10 years ago. I know that doctors are focusing on lazers rather than surgery to improve acne scars. I'm not sure if it is being used anymore.

I hope my info helps.

 

[hellman]

There's also this cream line I used to use several years ago called Vita-K. It's potassium based. It works slowly, but I'd rather get rid of scars slowly than not at all. Also, retinol will make your skin shed faster and can actually reduce scars. I used to use that, but it made my face so darn peely I had to stop

 

[Phillygryl]

Christine Le24

I have just started to Fraxel treatments. Perhaps the person who did the treatments did not numb your face good enough. Anyway, the doctor who is doing my treatments swears that this takes the place of a face lift these days. In any event, I know Thermage treatments are out as far as I know. I will keep you posted.

 

[twinnyroo]

i wonder how much those procedures cost prob a lot. but i have acne scars on my forehead and they just dont seem to go away im thinking about getting one of the procedures done

 

[christina m]

mom always used and swore by vitamin E oil to lessen non-acne scars. I am curious if any one else has used this, and did it help? she bought hers from a health food store in capsules and just broke them open.

 

[lacheen]

thanks for the info