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Post by mammajamma on Aug 3, 2018 23:49:23 GMT
Does anyone here have experience with PRP microneedling, Vivace, or laser treatment for scars? Not sure where else to pose this question for unbiased reviews. My chemo port scar is not lightening fast enough for me. Over 20 months old and still it is the first thing I see on my chest if I wear a shirt that exposes it. I want it faded!!
I have religiously used scar creams and silicone strips already...looking for next step. But these med spa procedures can be pricey so would like to know if they really work!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 1:03:47 GMT
Does anyone here have experience with PRP microneedling, Vivace, or laser treatment for scars? Not sure where else to pose this question for unbiased reviews. My chemo port scar is not lightening fast enough for me. Over 20 months old and still it is the first thing I see on my chest if I wear a shirt that exposes it. I want it faded!! I have religiously used scar creams and silicone strips already...looking for next step. But these med spa procedures can be pricey so would like to know if they really work! I have several keloid scars on my face, arm, and breast. I had dermabrasion done, lazer treatment, and steroid injections. While they helped some, only time really worked. My arm and breast keloids are still thick. My face ones are flat but still very noiticable. My son had a CVL with several placements, a tube and has a huge scar across his belly from GI surgeries. His are still noticeable after 8 years. No longer red, flatter but there. They will always be there. My surgeon and my sons told me the type of scars will never be light and barely noticeable no matter what we do. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 1:06:02 GMT
Btw my surgeon did the steroid injections, lazer treatment, and dermabrasion. That takes off more than micro. I would look into a surgery center to do it over spa. Post care is very important due to the burning that occurs. I was on post antibiotics (topical and oral) and had special face wash to use.
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Post by padresfan619 on Aug 4, 2018 1:08:55 GMT
As you get treatment make sure to use sunscreen. Scars get color from the sun much faster.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 1:10:18 GMT
As you get treatment make sure to use sunscreen. Scars get color from the sun much faster. And also because of cancer risk. Mine are always covered with sunscreen even the ones covered by clothes. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 1:10:54 GMT
And after my lazer and dermabrasion I had to avoid sun exposure for 3 months.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 10:21:47 GMT
As you get treatment make sure to use sunscreen. Scars get color from the sun much faster. Absolutely use sunscreen. My daughter's open heart surgery scars along with all of the "staple dots" on both sides of the long incision can still be seen after 1 1/2 years since her last surgery. She just lets it show. She has tried everything too, and nothing works. Now she realizes it's a battle scar to wear proudly. Hugs to you! |
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Post by KelleeM on Aug 4, 2018 10:46:17 GMT
I have a port scar as well. I guess I should consider myself lucky that I have freckles and it blends in pretty well. It bothered me for quite awhile but now (port was removed in November 2014) I don’t notice it as much although I do tend to touch it when I’m stressed or nervous. Mine has an indentation as well. I also have radiation dot tattoos, one of which is dead center on my chest about 4 inches down from my collarbone. No one else seems to notice it but it bothers the heck out of me.
Sorry I don’t have any advice but I do understand how you feel. And, as good intentioned as people are, I’m of the mindset that not everyone can embrace the “wear your battle scars proudly” thing.
Hugs. I’m glad you beat cancer.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 12:15:33 GMT
I have a port scar as well. I guess I should consider myself lucky that I have freckles and it blends in pretty well. It bothered me for quite awhile but now (port was removed in November 2014) I don’t notice it as much although I do tend to touch it when I’m stressed or nervous. Mine has an indentation as well. I also have radiation dot tattoos, one of which is dead center on my chest about 4 inches down from my collarbone. No one else seems to notice it but it bothers the heck out of me. Sorry I don’t have any advice but I do understand how you feel. And, as good intentioned as people are, I’m of the mindset that not everyone can embrace the “wear your battle scars proudly” thing. Hugs. I’m glad you beat cancer. I do understand some people can't embrace their battle scars but I wish they could. I breaks my heart. You have an amazing story to tell that might help someone else walking the same path. I think of it as Kintsugi, the Japanese broken pottery that is repaired with gold. The broken pottery is more beautiful than it was originally. Same as all of you with a story. You are more beautiful with your wounds and scars!! Hugs to you! |
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Post by KelleeM on Aug 4, 2018 12:59:19 GMT
@patter...not to derail this thread... I’m okay with my scars but totally get why some people aren’t. It’s a struggle just like lots of things we all cope with ❤️
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Post by melissa on Aug 4, 2018 19:36:54 GMT
I feel like it took 4-5 years for my scar to not be so noticeable. I know because we had a family photo done at around the 5 year mark. I know that it was still something I noticed but when I saw the photo enlarged, I realized that it was actually barely noticeable at a normal distance. It was pretty nasty looking originally. My plastic surgeon revised it at the time of my initial reconstruction (when he placed tissue expanders). 12 years later and I can see it, but anyone else would need to look.
I did nothing other than try to keep it covered as sunscreen.
I would give it a little more time and then visit a plastic surgeon to discuss the options that would work best for your particular scar.
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Post by Zee on Aug 4, 2018 19:46:30 GMT
I kind of like my port scar. Makes me feel like a badass.  |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 4, 2018 20:06:45 GMT
I kind of like my port scar. Makes me feel like a badass. That’s because you are badass. No one not even cancer can take that away. Badassery you are born with. You can also develop it. It doesn’t go away. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2018 4:28:51 GMT
I do understand some people can't embrace their battle scars but I wish they could. I breaks my heart. You have an amazing story to tell that might help someone else walking the same path. I think of it as Kintsugi, the Japanese broken pottery that is repaired with gold. The broken pottery is more beautiful than it was originally. Same as all of you with a story. You are more beautiful with your wounds and scars!! Hugs to you! I love that! Thanks for sharing. |
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Post by elaine on Aug 5, 2018 4:30:11 GMT
My plan is after a year to get a tattoo of a small lotus flower over the port scar.
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