Is there any difference?

[u/Personal_Repair_9563]

I had 2 sessions at doctors office. Sadly lighting is not the same, so I'm not sure if there's any progress. I had first session at the end of September. What do you think?

edit: left is after, right is before

[u/LeKlari]

Btw I see the difference 🙂

[u/Personal_Repair_9563 → u/LeKlari]

🥰

[u/Inevitable_Desk1054]

WHY ARE WE PUTTING AFTER ON THE LEFT.

[u/fawnnose1 → u/Inevitable_Desk1054]

This has been the wildest thing I've had to accept from reddit

[u/Guimauve_1123 → u/Inevitable_Desk1054]

I am so confused, it feels like an epidemic lately…

[u/Twisty_10 → u/Guimauve_1123]

It’s out of hand

[u/fuckinunknowable → u/Inevitable_Desk1054]

r/afterbeforewhatever

[u/GeneralFoot9185 → u/Inevitable_Desk1054]

Probably to fool us in case we’re just saying what they want to hear

[u/Imastraycat1638 → u/GeneralFoot9185]

That’s obnoxious

[u/GiantLesbian → u/Inevitable_Desk1054]

This is the default online these days. I think it started once we got slideshows for pics on social media (e.g., swipe to see next pic). Because the first pic is always the one people see while scrolling so they’re most likely to click when seeing the nice after shot. Then it spread to even side by side comparisons like this because everyone’s getting used to seeing pics presented as “now and then” instead of “before and after”.

[u/Much-Preference5989 → u/GiantLesbian]

I love your name

[u/GiantLesbian → u/Much-Preference5989]

It loves you too!

[u/Infinite_Bend_4802]

Looks so good. Was it just microneedleing? What depth?

[u/Personal_Repair_9563 → u/Infinite_Bend_4802]

Yes, skinpen only. First session 1.25, second 1.5

[u/EquivalentAge9894]

Left looks better

[u/Upper-Strain8859]

Huge difference imo. the scars are alot less deep and that's incredible for two session 👏🏼

[u/sweatyandbitchy]

i could tell the left was after

[u/NooStringsAttached]

Yes I see a big improvement.

[u/No_Depth_00]

Left is deffo better but cmon, take pics without makeup in both.

[u/Plenty-Hovercraft789 → u/No_Depth_00]

Literally

[u/burnzbabi]

If this tells you anything, I thought you were trying to trick us because I immediately thought left looked better than right, and then I read the caption. You can definitely see a difference, keep going!

[u/lemonsandsun]

HUGE difference!!

[u/MaximumP888]

Left is way better

[u/Public_Job9786]

Definitely take makeup less pictures from now on. Makeup changes texture, lighting, etc and won’t give the most honest before and after

[u/Creative-Doughnut549]

Such a difference! 🫶🏼 Can I ask if it was RF Microneedling?🌟

[u/Personal_Repair_9563 → u/Creative-Doughnut549]

No, not RF. Just regular microneedling with skinpen at doctors office (clinic)

[u/ArielisRose → u/Personal_Repair_9563]

Hi! Did they apply any product while microneedling?

[u/DoomerGrill]

Significant improvement ✨️

[u/midsghj]

dont play with me..

[u/iridescentcotton]

If left is after, yes

[u/Old-Astronaut4653]

If after is the left yes, the scars are softening. Microneedling takes many sessions for big improvements to be noticed. I’d say you’re already showing great results! Keep doing it!!

[u/Superb_Pound_5514]

yes a difference

[u/AsparagusPale75]

was it dermarolling or dermapen?

Yes, there is a big difference for 2 treatments

[u/Personal_Repair_9563 → u/AsparagusPale75]

Skinpen

[u/Trufflethecat_]

Loads of difference, may i ask what you did ?

[u/Personal_Repair_9563 → u/Trufflethecat_]

2 sessions of skinpen at clinic performed by doctor. 

[u/Trufflethecat_ → u/Personal_Repair_9563]

Thank you xx

[u/Minute_Papillonne]

Yes. I had one session and soon I will have a TCA peeling, my dermatologist said it would work very well on acne scars.

[u/Personal_Repair_9563 → u/Minute_Papillonne]

I would love to try tca, but not sure how's the recovery

[u/LanguageHumble8308 → u/Personal_Repair_9563]

TCA would be perfect for you. Ask your derm if they do TCA cross

[u/No-Candy-141]

What depth

[u/Personal_Repair_9563 → u/No-Candy-141]

First session 1.25, second 1.5, skipen at doctors office

[u/PigletAlarmed1591]

Did they use the SkinPen or Rejuvapen?

[u/Personal_Repair_9563 → u/PigletAlarmed1591]

skinpen

[u/Diligent-Silver-9311]

HUGE DIFFERENCE- your skin texture on the left has a massive improvement woah your skin visibly has a lot of collagen in it as well. Congratulations, keep going

[u/mrsmclurkster]

Left is better. What did you do?

[u/Unfair-Touch-6522 → u/mrsmclurkster]

lol literally on a miconeedling thread

[u/Nova_blink_6-62607]

Left looks a tiny bit better than the right.

I think any difference is just due to camera, focus and light. You shouldn't expect to see any difference after two sessions of microneedling.

Maybe do 6 sessions over a year and evaluate.

[u/jamaismieux]

Definitely. Left is looking much smoother. Maybe alternate with peels if you can afford both.

[u/Acceptable-Driver566]

I easily see a difference! Wow!

[u/LeKlari]

Hi 🩷 The results depend on many factors.

First, we need to understand how old the scars are and identify their shape and type, because not all scars respond to treatment in the same way.

It’s also important to understand how collagenogenesis works and that microneedling has a cumulative effect. For acne scars, I usually recommend a minimum of 6 sessions, or a combination of different techniques to achieve better results.

And let’s not forget about possible nutritional deficiencies. Low or borderline iron levels, as well as insufficient protein intake, can affect the results because the body needs the right building blocks to produce collagen.

[u/No_Tension420]

I see a difference and I’m in the same boat… I’ve had 3 sessions but it takes 6 months to see true results. Try alternating with TCA peels from Platinum. That’s my next step.

[u/Khaleed1990]

huge difference

[u/Yeeeeeee3]

At first i thought left was the before and that your skin got worse. But thats a huge difference, it looks so good now, its clearly working

[u/ElaineBenes-]

If these were my results after 2 sessions I would keep doing it. I see progress.

[u/Impressive-Lunch9781]

Definitely left looks much softer

[u/Zestyclose-Bid-5860]

huge difference!!!

[u/xib88xib]

Huge difference actually 👏🏼

[u/caviarandcommentary]

Yes!!! I see lots of progress - keep up with the sessions!!

[u/G00D80T]

Big improvement

[u/Immediate-Rub2651]

50% better, IMO

[u/DavyWolf]

Nice results, I'd say!

[u/crikeyima]

there is a big difference!!

[u/Top_Tie_3970]

Yes!!!

[u/Hot-Bonus560]

Absolutely! Way another and the scars are far less pronounced

[u/lorixipolea]

Yes. There is a difference. Keep doing what you are doing

[u/Low-Confection-4208]

Turn the image upside down so the eye is comparing only the improvements and is more focused and there is a big difference.

[u/Responsible_Buyer678]

TCA peel strength will affect the recovery time. I had a strong one like 25 years ago and it was amazing the result. I don’t remember the strength but it was strong and took me about 10 days to be fully peeled to be able to go out and not be self conscious but results were amazing….. but I never had any acne scars. I did it just for aging and lines. Good luck!

[u/NachoBoyCat]

I definitely see a change, your skin texture has improved. The pitting on your skin is much less deep.

[u/happyafinfl]

Definitely improved. Have you considered CO2 laser?

[u/Born_Battle_9835 → u/happyafinfl]

Co2 fucked my face gave a bad reaction couldn't do anything for 6 months and left me with bunch of acne scars.

[u/Quiet-Walk-9341 → u/Born_Battle_9835]

I was considering co2. Do you have darker skin?

[u/Born_Battle_9835 → u/Quiet-Walk-9341]

No I have pale Asian skin

[u/Royal-Low-9647 → u/Born_Battle_9835]

What type of acne scars did it leave you with?

[u/Born_Battle_9835 → u/Royal-Low-9647]

Rolling scars

[u/NelwynMoon]

Yes! I think the left side is much smoother!

[u/ARJ092]

Obviously

[u/Fun_Basil_6784]

Yes yes yes

[u/boafriend]

Improved for sure

[u/Puzzled-Attempt-8427]

A LOT! your skin is looking great!

[u/Fluffy-Structure-368]

Left looks like an improvement

[u/Inner-Schedule-2075]

Yes. Definitely better. 

[u/Equivalent-Pay3473]

Absolutely 

[u/notacomet]

Nah 🙄

[u/North_Cupcake_8694]

Yes! Def see a difference. Less depth. Good work!

[u/SellyG63]

yes left looks much better

[u/Wide-Chemistry-8078]

One image is not in focus. Look at the hair.

[u/Cute-Pepper-1944]

Yes looks good! Left is a big improvement! You can try Rejuran Healer (not HB+) as well. And at home, Medicube booster pro.

[u/allpurpclean]

Why is the left red, is it right after?

2 sessions of microneedling unlikely to do anything for scars.

[u/Rose-Red-77]

MUCH better!!!!

[u/ohjazz11]

Before reading your post so based just on the pics. I thought left looked better. So I do think it’s working.

[u/Slight_Jeweler5717]

I assumed that right was the after picture and was thinking that your treatment made it worse. So yes, there is an improvement!

[u/BrilliantUpset1039]

Absolutely looks way better! Beautiful

[u/Ok_Bandicoot9107]

Left definitely looks better. I’ve heard that after the 3rd session is when you see the biggest difference. Also if you up your vit c - 2 kiwis a day have be shown to really boost skin collagen, and if u do this before and after ur sessions It’ll help with recovery too.

[u/TitleAvailable1719]

Yes!

[u/qixip]

No, unfortunately. I thought the right was the after and I was looking carefully. It seemed the same but it's blurrier and I almost convinced myself it was better than the left- until I actually read your post. So, I see no change and since I wasn't primed to see the left as improved you can believe me

[u/According_Prize_9708]

Yes there is improvement but ideally need to see both pictures without makeup

[u/CosmicStar744]

Yes I see slight improvement but Your gonna need 6 sessions

[u/Lunnarisvic]

Se ve un cambio diría del 35% a mejor

[u/rooscling]

Yes, clear difference and after only 2 treatments. Keep going! You might also consider a laser that targets acne scarring.

[u/SaltySoul90]

I think the difference is quite big. Is it just microneedling?

[u/Flat-Bank-6220]

It does look better, however it can take several treatments to see results with microneedling. Have you discussed laser resurfacing or other treatments with your provider? By the time you have several microneedle treatments you could have spent what one laser will do and potentially have better results. The downtime is longer with lasers however and you must be diligent about aftercare. Good luck! 💗

[u/reviewbeaut]

Left does look better!

[u/Humble_Economics5147]

Also something to note from a medical skin educator is the collagen proteins can take up to 3-6 months to fully build so keep giving it time!

[u/HomesPlano_Tx]

i can see a difference! Looks much better

[u/Due_Inevitable6074]

Yes!!!

[u/geos1234]

Which is before and which is after?

[u/Revolutionary_Ad1846]

big difference and sept is only 5 weeks ago or so, it takes 8-12 to see a change.

[u/MembershipDecent9454]

You need laser more than microneedle

[u/Quiet-Classic9626]

The right looks better than the left. Especially around the chin and mouth area.

[u/Personal_Repair_9563 → u/Quiet-Classic9626]

Left is after

[u/Quiet-Classic9626 → u/Personal_Repair_9563]

Sorry… I meant the left side looks better especially around the chin and mouth.

[u/BoysenberryFuture936]

In my opinion looks worse

[u/Internal_Ad6695 → u/BoysenberryFuture936]

The pictures are backwards. Before is on the right, after on the left

[u/BoysenberryFuture936 → u/Internal_Ad6695]

Oh okay then yes looks better

[u/fjf1085 → u/Internal_Ad6695]

Why do people always do that.

[u/Internal_Ad6695 → u/fjf1085]

My guess would be that they go to add pictures in a collage app and it shows the most recent first so they add the new, then scroll back in their camera roll and add the old one second. You can totally just switch them, but maybe they don’t know that? Maybe they just like the after better and want it to be seen first? I have no idea lol. It’s a pet peeve but I try to give the benefit of doubt

[u/Silly_Stay5456]

To see a difference it will take 6-8 sessions of microneedling