I've Got Face Scarring? What can I do?

[Anonymous]

for the last couple of years I've had scarring on the left side of my face. Its been killing my attraction and confidence i want it gone. Its beneath the first layer of my skin on my cheek area, i think its fairly deep. i thought it would fade but its been years since I've got it. I went to my gp and he's like it will fade with time. well thats the problem i dont want to wait the next five to ten years of my life im almost 20. I dont know if this will make a difference but my face is skinny and kinda deflated i guess. im 6ft but weigh 56kg. Will gaining weight somehow add new layers of fat to my face that will cover the scarring i have? I don't know but it feels like its getting worse. Not to mention i dont have a clear consistent skin tone. Are there any solutions to my problems? i wash my face at night with Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and just recently started using Nivea moisturising fluid. What can i do?

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i think as early as i can remember back in 2012 i use to pick on my pimples a whole lot as they formed on my cheek. theyre not cool looking the look bad. I just want to know is there anyway i can get rid of this scarring underneath and have clear even skin tone. will working out or gaining weight help? if not what other options do i have? any skin products?

[Anonymous]

well, eating generally helps producing new skin cells and renewing it and stuff its not about gaining weight just eat healthy (vitamins, salad, fruits/vegtables... etc) also excersice because that opens up your pores and cleans the skin from inside out... so those two will make you buff, healthier and give you better skin

and i personally LOVE skin flaws on a man (scars, crocked nose... etc) and i know many girls love scars lol I don't know why it just feels manly and... rough? I don't know lol i just really like it, makes the guy seem more human/real too... I don't know lol

also fasting (the islamic way) detoxes your body and helps renew the skin (add that to healthy food and exercise it should speed it up)

but (and i dont reccomend this) if its really making you depressed or giving you anxeity.. etc you can have plastic surgery and fix that part of your skin (like how people fix burns.. etc) especially that you said that its deep

p. s: i have scars ALL OVER (chest, arms/shoulders, legs, face and back a little bit) i had compulsive skin picking for a while (its a form of OCD) but im still suffering the consequences :( i cannot stand the sight of my skin and i felt trapped in it for a while, went to Drs and everything too and the visits were horrible because not only did I have to look at my skin but other people were too
but yea i think im getting used to it... its fading a lot too
i still hate my chest area though... it makes me feel bad because when i think of love/marriage or w/e i remember that my skin is deformed and no one would want to look or touch that no matter what my figure looks like.
but yea like i said im getting more used to it and its fading, i was seriously depressed for a while because of it and used to compare my skin to EVERYONE elses (yes even guys) i kinda still do but its less than before
so yea i dont recommend surgery, but just do your best with natural remedies and medical skin creams and all that

[queendevi]

Use derma roller Google it
or
in morning get up at 6 1st thing
ur spit on ur face as a scar cream
not trolling

[Asker]

naa i dont spit on face thats disgusting. i hope derma roller works on deep scars and doesn't effect skin around it.

[queendevi]

Spit is cheapest n safest n will garenty result
ur wish though

[Error_204]

Are you unwilling to talk to a dermatologist?

[Asker]

i have. the guy wasted my time telling me over time the scar will diminish. its still visible since 2012

[Error_204]

And it's 2014... So that's like... And then carry the one...

Um. You're fucked. I don't think anyone can do anything. Time to start wearing makeup.

[Asker]

im sure there's a way. there always is.

[Error_204]

In this reality that just isn't true.

[REDD03]

Derma roller. a bit expensive but effective if used consistently for few months.

[Asker]

really? is it effective? will it get scars deep in my face skin? and any side effects if i get some on any other part of my skin?

[REDD03]

not many mentioned bad side effects of using the derma roller, it is very effective if used properly and consistently, what it does is since its made up of micro needles, it forms very tiny holes in ur skin which your body treats as wounds and starts to heal them in the process the skin starts producing excess collagen. So in a way, it is a form of artificially boosting the collagen production in the skin as a result of the excess collagen the skin automatically looks plumped up in that area. which helps in filling up scars, you can use it where ever you want actually. Ps: this will take a lot of time and patience, check youtubers who have gone through the same experience just to know more about it, good luck :)

[Asker]

thank you :) and may god bless you, i dont wanna stuff up my face. the tiny holes bit got me worried lol but yea if it makes my cheeks plump and fixes my scarring i'll give it a try. Hopefully its not expensive though and the results dont take that long.

[REDD03]

hahaha well they're really tiny so you won't even be able to see them, you can also get it professionally done as a treatment if you dont think you can do it yourself, im not sure it won't be that expensive tho lol.

[Asker]

well thanks :) i'll look into it. if i get it done professionally i hope it doesn't cost thousands to cover over a few months

[REDD03]

yeah sure, u're welcome, good luck with it :)

[Littlett25]

Scars can add to a persons appeal to me.

[Asker]

trust me it ain't pritty. any ideas?

[Littlett25]

The derma roller & chemical peel seem like the best options. Do you mind if I ask how you got the scar?

[Asker]

oh thanks!, i got my scarring from picking at my pimples on my cheeks. will derma roller work I've read it puts holes in your skin. how does it work?

[Littlett25]

Well it is supposed to put little holes in it so they can heal & I guess you skin reheals and is clearer. & I guess your supposed to use it about 3 times a week. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J-mLw24K1Iw that's a link for a YouTube video on using the roller for getting rid of acne scars.

[Anonymous]

Why don't you have a chemical peel done?

[Asker]

will it make me look any weirder. I've looked at microdebrasion but I don't know. will gaining weight help.

[Opinion Owner]

Gaining weight won't help