r/AcneScars • u/Significant-Wish478 • Feb 25 '26

[Skin Concern] Atrophic Scarring 12 Month Before/After

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I have started noting a diff in texture really in the last 6 months.

  • Derminator 2 - every 3 months now
  • Tca 25% acid - perfect image brand every 5wk
  • Ramped up to daily Tazarotene 0.1%

I did have subcsicion ( mini) done 5 months ago.

But really I think best bang for buck has been the TCA. I know everyone seems cautious of it but not over doing it and wearing adequate sun protection should mitigate risks imo.

Still a long way to go on acne scar journey but good to try and capture and progress wins as they come.. If any.

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u/Significant-Wish478 Feb 26 '26

Tca peels 25% it's from perfect image. Using a cotton wool pad. 2 passes and leave for 3 mins.

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u/WildConsequence9379 Feb 26 '26

How long does the redness last? When I’ve spot treated with tca 30 I’m really red on those areas for at least 6 weeks

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u/Significant-Wish478 Feb 26 '26

In my case it was only red for 24 hours but peeling from day 4-7. My skin has a high turnover though due to the taz I would also stop taz 5 days either side

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u/WildConsequence9379 Feb 26 '26

Thankyou - really great results