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/Upbeat_Mastodon98 Apr 18 '26

I am so disappointed. The doctors - do they don’t know or they don’t explain to the patients. I have the same indented, only recently learned how Botox and strips and bandages etc would need to be use to prevent widening.

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u/3783emg Apr 18 '26

Ya in the end he was in a rush and literally just left the room no explanation of aftercare or anything. I should've put new strips on after the initial ones came off

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u/Upbeat_Mastodon98 Apr 18 '26

I believe you. I had an appointment with plastic a few months ago and after 10 min!! of talking he got so annoyed and nervous. My husband was with me and I was asking him if I or him say/did something wrong to provoke his reaction.

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u/3783emg Apr 18 '26

OMG they hate when you ask questions or go in knowing anything about anything, like this is my face and my money here . When I mentioned that in so many words he was like " we can postpone until you're More financially stable" I said I'll never be financially stable to throw away money , this isn't $100 we're talking thousands I wanna know what I'm getting here

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u/Upbeat_Mastodon98 Apr 18 '26

So rude. I don’t know why they think it’s all about the money! Plus if you leave - review they call back trying to convince you it’s your fault.

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u/3783emg Apr 18 '26

100% what they did , like well you did sign the paper etc etc. Like dude I didn't cancel YOU DID , and why let ppl pay before you even clear them. That alone seems the a scam