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Posted by collette on March 15, 2004, 11:01 am, in reply to "Re: need advice on silicone injections for acne scar correction" --Previous Message--
Hello, I am interested in getting a doctor that can administer silicone injections in my acne scars. Please pass the doctor's name and phone to me so I may make an appointment. I am very embarrased about the holes in my face and do not want to be seen in the sunlight!
Sincerely,
Embarressed Collette
: : --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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