Co2 Laser Treatment Scar

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Thought I'd share my journey (pic 1 2005, pic 2 2026). I'm 48, started treating my scars around the age of 27. I've done many, many treatments, and many were a waste of time for MY type of scars and severity. Posting this in the hopes of helping people avoid some of the mistakes I initially made, as I didn't know any better. Different treatments are good for different types of scars and skin conditions, just because someone is offering you a treatment, doesn't mean it will be beneficial for you. You live and you learn (hopefully). Treatments as follows: 2005 - Present: SPF 70 daily - protects the collagen you have and prevents your scars from aging poorly. I regularly get mistaken for 15 years younger now. 2006-2007: 12 Fraxel treatments - very little improvement - at this point in time Fraxel was not strong enough for my type of scars. This put me off of lasers for a while. 2016: 2 fractional CO2 laser treatments - maybe 15-20% improvement. I do not think he was very aggressive and I didn't even ask what type of laser it was. ALWAYS find out what laser it is, they are NOT all the same. But my healing was fairly quick, so not the treatment I needed. 2017-2024: dozens upon dozens of dermaroller microneedling sessions. Improvement in tone but just not aggressive or deep enough for noticeable improvement for the depth of my scars. 2021: 6 RF microneedling sessions - maybe moderate improvement. Less than 10%, so didn't move the needle much. 2023-2026: Tretinoin - 0.25% > 0.50% > 0.1%. Been on it 3 years now, totally changed my skin. I feel like it's a must to encourage collagen growth. My skin looks healthier near 50 than it did at 35. 2023-2025: HA filler, 4 sessions - used to address my larger rolling scars, and I'd say about 80+% improvement at this point. Very happy with this one. 2024-2025: 8+ DrPen at home microneedling sessions - moderately aggressive. 2+ mm depth in scarred areas. Very mild improvement - but probably more than I realize, because it takes a long time to see the results. Usually pink for 3-4 days from these. Probably great for mild scars. 2025: 2 Ultraclear laser treatments with microcoring - maybe 10% improvement - he did not go very aggressive in my opinion - I was lightly pink for maybe 10-12 days after the initial healing. I think this is a good option for darker skin tones with an experienced provider. 2025 Dec: 1 Lumenis Ultrpulse DeepFX/TotalFX laser - 15-20% improvement from 1 treatment. This is the single most aggressive laser I have had and the first time I really noticed marked improvement from a single treatment. 7 days of downtime (like you aren't leaving the house), and then pink for nearly 8 weeks which I used coverup to hide. Skin looked worse at first, but at around 8-10 weeks my skin started to look better than ever. Just over 4 months out and there is more improvement to come. I'm having session two later this week. Paid $5,200 total covering both sessions. Found this laser and a provider after being disappointed in my previous laser experiences. Did a ton of research looking for the most effective laser for severe scarring. Overall: I feel like my boxscar/icepicks have improved around 60%. My rolling scars have improved around 80%. I credit most improvement from the fractional CO2 treatments and the HA filler. Previously my boxscars were clearly visible in any light, now they are faint shadows in the harshest light. I feel like I wasted decades by not knowing what treatment was the best for my type of scars. I now realize I wasted a lot of time and money by not doing my research. 2 -3 sessions of the Lumenis Ultrapulse laser seems like it will surpass all of the other treatments I've done previously (there are a couple of lasers in this class just as effective , not pushing this one). I am planning on doing at least one subcision/filler round after I've healed from the next laser session to address some remaining rolling scars, and then I'm hoping I am happy for the foreseeable future. Long story short, make sure you are doing an aggressive enough treatment (and the right type) for the severity/type of your scars or you will be chasing treatment after treatment. In hindsight, I would have opted for a very aggressive laser in my 20's combined with subcision/filler over what I went through and the money I spent. Edit: title should say 21 years of scar treatment.. 🤷 submitted by /u/SDS9977 to r/AcneScars [link] [comments]

Hey friends, my skin is no longer acne prone, but I have facial acne scars from the glory of my high school years, mostly atrophic rolling scars. I would love some advice from anyone that has experience with medical treatments for their own acne scarring. I have previously done TCA peels and microneedling with some good results for the hyperpigmentation. What I am looking for at this juncture is a more intense procedure (CO2 laser etc.) that could lead to vast improvement of the deeper scars. Have you personally experienced improvement in your own scars, with what modality, and with what clinic? Many thanks! submitted by /u/bapavao to r/askportland [link] [comments]

I’ve been seeing a dermatologist for the past two years for acne. The medications have helped control my breakouts, but I haven’t seen much improvement in my skin texture or acne scars. My current prescription includes a Vitamin C serum and adapalene. Recently, I visited him again to discuss my concerns about the scars. I’ve read about treatments like subcision, CO2 laser, MNRF, and resurfacing that can help reduce their appearance. However, he told me that such procedures could permanently damage or burn my skin and that it may not recover. Since I trust him, I’m confused about whether I should seek a second opinion or just accept my skin as it is. He has advised me to continue using adapalene gel for at least three years. What should I do? Does anyone have any recommendations? I live in Delhi. submitted by /u/Softrebirth97 to r/IndianSkincareAddicts [link] [comments]

I have recently had a combination treatment of subcision with HA skinbooster and co2 laser It has only been a week and i realize it is too early for the collagen to build, yet i wonder if you guys see any difference in the depth of my scars The results are very underwhelming so far! submitted by /u/NightAutomatic to r/AcneScars [link] [comments]

Hi all. Someone asked for more progress pics so I thought I would post. I’ve gotten 3 laser treatments now (just got my third 6 days ago) and am posting pics from my 2nd treatment. So far I think I got pretty good progress in the temples and it looks a lot smoother. The second laser was in December so it’s been a while. The first pic is from 13 days post 2nd laser and the next 2 are 2.5 months post laser. I tried to get same lighting as best as possible but I think there is improvement. This is all with fractional co2 laser. I’ll also post again pictures of my skin (last 3 photos) of my temples showing how deep they were. This was about 4-5 years ago. It’s the same bedroom I am taking the pictures in. Hope this was helpful submitted by /u/charleslevi67 to r/AcneScars [link] [comments]

Hi everyone! beauty influencer here living in Seoul! Since I also run a medical tourism company, I get to see a lot of the "behind the scenes" of K-beauty, but I’m super picky about what I actually put on my own face. I finally pulled the trigger and tried the UltraClear laser at Salon de Dr. Tunes in Cheongdam. I’ve been struggling with some stubborn acne scars and just wanted that "glass skin" rejuvenation everyone talks about. Here’s the tea: The clinic is owned by Dr. Na and it is boujie. Super clean, luxury vibes, and very professional. It’s in Cheongdam, so you know it’s high-end. Dr. Na is a total pro, which is huge because you DO NOT want a random person burning your face with these machines. If you’ve done CO2 or Fraxel before, you know they burn like crazy and the downtime is a nightmare. UltraClear is different—it’s a "cold laser. Basically, it doesn't cook your skin with heat like the old lasers. It’s way more precise. Dr. Na used a specific mode on me to target my deep scars and just refresh my whole face. So Okay, let’s be honest. During the treatment? It’s fine because of the numbing cream. BUT, once that numbing cream wears off... omg. It’s spicy. 🔥 You definitely need to be patient and just power through the first few hours. It’s not a "painless" miracle, but for the results I got, it was 100% worth it. It cost me 2,000,000 KRW (roughly $1,300 - $1,400 USD). It’s definitely a premium treatment and you won't find this machine at those cheap "factory" clinics in Gangnam. I’m actually obsessed with the results. My skin looks so much clearer and the texture is actually smooth for once. Check the video I posted to see the actual progress! submitted by /u/Basic_Club_3650 to r/KoreaSeoulBeauty [link] [comments]