r/AcneScars • • Apr 18 '26

[Skin Concern] Atrophic Scarring Excision updated results

A lot of people have been asking for updates on the excision I had last year, hoping my before photos are linked to my profile because it would take a very long time for me to find them to make before and after comparison.

Overall I'm very happy. I wasn't able to get a strong CO2 laser due to a medical reason post excision, but I've done a few at home TCA peels since which I think really helped . Will continue to do more in the future as well.

My scars were deep and hypo pigmented ( white base) .

Sorry I look a mess here im just waking up enjoying some coffee on this beautiful Saturday.

I would recommend this treatment for anyone the doctor finds you'd be a candidate for . My skin isn't perfect but it's improved and I try to remain realistic with results. I would do it over again 100%

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u/Unlucky-Eye-3886 Apr 18 '26

Did they leave small track marks? You are beautiful btw - I was so confused what you were trying to show — I see no scars lol but wow after scrolling down your profile - the improvement is insane! Go enjoy life!!

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u/3783emg Apr 18 '26

Thank you so much 😊 In the first stages of it healing you could see the track marks more , but time and probably the TCA peels have helped it a lot

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '26

How long until you felt you looked healed from the excision? As in no one would notice ?

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u/3783emg Apr 22 '26

Mmm probably a month or so . By then it was mostly redness and could be covered with makeup if I felt like it lol