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Posted by marcus aldrich on September 24, 2003, 7:27 am, in reply to "Re: need advice on silicone injections for acne scar correction" --Previous Message--
: I have bad acne scarring myself but have been
: looking into laser skin resurfacing. It
: is much more expensive. It can range
: anywhere between $5000 - $7000. I am not
: sure about silicone injections but I was
: informed by my dermatologist about
: collogen injections. I was told they are
: not permanent. I do not think they last
: very long.
: I saw two differnet doctors regarding my
: scarring and both felt that laser
: resurfacing would have the best results.
: It is a very big decision to make. It all
: depends on the severity of your scars.
: You should really look further into
: different treatments for treating your
: scars.
: Good luck.
: --Previous Message--
: I went to see a dermatologist for treatment
: of
: scars left from acne. The scarring has
: left depressions in the skin. The good
: doctor told me it could be easily
: corrected by 2-3 visits consisting of
: filling the depressions with liquid
: silicone injections. I don't know anything
: about the procedure. He said he's been
: doing it for years. Each visit will cost
: $700. Please share any information on the
: subject. Thanks.
: : It costs £250 for each visit to an Oxford DERMATOLOGIST for the same treatment.The associated risks are highlighted by the FDA and include over correction,the formation of granulomas,movement of liquid silicone to other parts of the body rarely causing blood clots on the lungs and death.My next appointment for microdroplet injections to correct my scar is on Monday and all being well I should just make it in the end,regain my confidence,get a girlfriend and find out that she finds scars attractive.In any case it will be my third visit to the dermatologist.
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