Laser Treatment for acne, acne scars, and red marks

ATHENA21 · #1 Aug 19, 2006, 06:21 PM

Hi, I am 20yrs old and i've had acne since I was 14. This past year, my acne really flared up. I went to a dermatologist and they told me to go on Accutane. I didn't want to go on, because I already suffer from depression. They also suggested laser treatment for red marks from past acne and tiny holes all over my cheeks. My question is where can I find an AFFORDABLE yet CREDITABLE dermatologist in NYC that performs laser treatment? What should I look for in a doctor?

Thank you

PrettyLady · Aug 29, 2006, 10:54 PM

Here's a website that provides the names and numbers of dermatologists in the New York area. You can also try looking in the yellow pages for one. Choose only an experienced dermatologist. You want to be assured they have the right credentials for the procedures you want performed. Try to do some research before choosing a dermatologist.

http://www.allny.com/health/dermatology.html

melanie42276 · Jan 27, 2009, 09:31 AM

i just wanted to let you know that once you start lazer treatement you will have to keep getting touch ups. Its not just a one time thing.

doglover92 · Feb 15, 2009, 11:54 AM

Trust me on this do not use the accutane!!i had acen for 10 years...i have no acne and no scars now...all i did was change my diet...i was eating a lot of sugary foods/beverages and about 2 weeks after i lowered my intake my acne started to go away.

Laser treatment doesnt work it is overly expensive and not worth it because you have to keep going back and it doesnt help the scarring or redness it makes it worse, i went and had it and it ruined my self confidence i looked like a tomato.

so my advice is pay attention for a week, keep a diary of what you eat/drink, how much you have of it, and how many times a day you have it. after that loook at the diary and lower your intake for a couple weeks and see if your acne clears up!!it worked for me

hope this helps ask me anytime if you want more tips!!

dougie12334 · Jul 11, 2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doglover92

Trust me on this do not use the accutane!!i had acen for 10 years...i have no acne and no scars now...all i did was change my diet...i was eating a lot of sugary foods/beverages and about 2 weeks after i lowered my intake my acne started to go away.

Laser treatment doesnt work it is overly expensive and not worth it because you have to keep going back and it doesnt help the scarring or redness it makes it worse, i went and had it and it ruined my self confidence i looked like a tomato.

so my advice is pay attention for a week, keep a diary of what you eat/drink, how much you have of it, and how many times a day you have it. after that loook at the diary and lower your intake for a couple weeks and see if your acne clears up!!it worked for me

hope this helps ask me anytime if you want more tips!!

sorry but from 90% of what you just said, that is completely wrong. laser treatment works AMAZING, you probably turned into a tomato because you didnt follow the derms orders. also, the foods you eat have nothing to do with acne.



At Ask Me Help Desk you can ask questions in any topic and have them answered for free by our experts. To ask questions or participate in answering them you must register for a free account. By registering you will be able to: Get free answers from experts in any of our 300+ topics. Accept money for answers that you provide. Communicate privately with other members (PM). See fewer ads. Sign Up!