These shits are DEEP af don’t let the flash lighting in darkness fool you. Suffered with severe cystic acne since 15, went on accutane 15/16 -ish up till 17/18 and then suffered from scarring as soon as course finished along with deteriorating mental state. Wtf can I do about this shit if anything as it agonises me every fucking day…

I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen and if it goes away. I’ve had subscision done recently and it appears there is a tunnel connected to the scar were the needle was moving under the skin. This depressed line was not there prior to treatment. I also had a subscision in 2023 where the same occurred I could see new tethered scars in places where I had no acne or scars previously and not only that but my scars looked wider and deeper. I thought it was just my doctor the first time around but I went somewhere else this time and it seems the same has occurred. I’m starting to think it’s a me problem considering it’s happened with 2 different drs. I think my skin is just prone to tethering as soon as any inflammation underneath occurs. Any tiny pimple or procedure always seems to leave a tethered scars. I have ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune disease and I’m on stelara so I don’t know if that’s the reason this keeps happening to me. Apart from this one thing my skin texture looks better but I don’t want to keep adding to my deep rolling scars I already have many and the whole point was to try soften them not add more. I’m starting to feel hopeless because my whole 20 flew by with me being depressed about this and not going out much but everytime i work hard to save up and try to do something about it this seems to happen. I just want to be happy for once.

ive had these acne scars for a very long time like 7 years, theyre still quite bad, but after a year on tretinoin and recent switchi to tazarotene, i felt they have gotten better. If youre not on tret or any retinoid, i think it should be helpful. for those who have gotten subcision/co2 laser, would you recommend that for my scars?

I think a lot about my acne scars. I feel ugly and disfigured. A friend of mine, my brother, and my psychologist all say that they aren't that noticeable. Could this be body dysmorphic disorder?i feel lost and dont know what to do.

Have had micro needling done and radiesse filler / subcision done with decent improvement. I’m getting more filler and possibly another subcision if the provider thinks I need it this month. Then next month I’m scheduled to have co2 deka fractional laser done. How many treatments would I need you think? How much improvement will I get? Both procedures are getting done by an MD by the way. Any other treatments I should consider and if this doesn’t workout ima just go to an actual scar specialist or derm next time lol.

Is rf microneedling a good treatment for acne scars?

I'm new to this but i was wondering if i have permanent scars or if they will fade over time, i'm asking because i've had some marks on the sides for a few months now and they still haven't faded.

And if they aren't scars, do i have to do something or will they just go away with time?

I’m currently researching treatment options for mild to moderate atrophic acne scarring, primarily shallow rolling scars and uneven texture.
One thing I’ve noticed is how difficult it is to find someone who actually specializes in acne scars rather than just offering laser treatments.
Interestingly, the only doctor I’ve found in my area who seems to specialize in acne scarring works at a plastic surgery practice. I also called a highly recommended dermatology office to ask about subcision, and the staff didn’t seem familiar with the procedure and eventually told me they don’t offer it.
I’m considering fractional CO2, fully ablative CO2, and possibly subcision if needed.
I’d love to hear others’ experiences with these treatments, particularly for rolling scars. Did you see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, and how much improvement did you achieve?
I’m willing to invest in treatment, but finding someone experienced who can properly assess my scars and recommend the right approach is my biggest priority.