Bellafill for acne scars | Michelle is amazing | Excellent medical spa…read more
I've had this deep rolling acne scar on my chin for the past five years. It was caused by a quarter-sized (no exagerration) cystic acne that sat there for months without any progress. It was absolutely the deepest, largest and most painful one I've experienced. I went to a local dermatologist who didn't explain to me the negative effects of a cortisone shot, so the cortisone left behind this massive hole of an indent on my face. It distorted my chin, but over the last five years, a lot has filled in to the point where most people didn't notice it. I did, though. I managed that scar with about 10 microneedling appointments and regular light chemical peel facials, but I just wanted to be done with this thing, especially with many social events coming up this year. So, my husband did some research and found this place that specializes in scar removal in addition to other procedures.
I immediately booked a consultation and met with Katerina, and she was so patient, friendly, and professional. I didn't feel pressured at all. Instead, she was thorough in explaining to me what they would likely do to remove the scar, the cost, and the downtime/healing process. They recommended Bellafill injection because it not only provides immediate results, but it continues to build more collagen in the long term. I left feeling excited and equipped with the information needed to make the next step. She also took photos to send to Dr. Max, who was away, to review once he returned.
I booked for a test treatment with Bellafill before going through with it. I'm happy I did because it gave me a preview of what to expect. I've never had any injectables before, so I was nervous. PLUS, I have a food sensitivity to anything related to a cow: milk, cheese, and beef. Bellafill contains a bovine collagen that eventually gets replaced by your own collagen. Michelle did my test treatment. She was excellent! No pain. Quick. I waited a week and no reaction. Just mild bruising :)
I booked my appointment soon after. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to have Dr. Max do the treatment the day of, but Michelle was fantastic. They put numbing cream on the areas I wanted to get done and then Michelle injected Bellafill with a cannula to prevent bruising. Michelle has 20 years of experience, so I felt completely assured she knew what she was doing. IMMEDIATE results!! She said I had a lot of scar tissue, and she ended up using one syringe to fill in that deep scar! She topped it off with a little bit of a second syringe and used the rest of that second one on my other smaller acne scars on my cheek area.
Painless but felt some tugging, which really isn't bad at all. I felt sore and puffy the next 3 days, but in terms of bruising, it was a little yellow on day 4-5. I didn't wear any makeup because it wasn't really noticeable! Everything was fine by the end of the week. It's absolutely amazing that I can walk out with my scar gone and have literally no down time. Best procedure and highly recommend it for those who are looking for immediate results with deep acne scars!
They offer many types of methods for payment. I went with Cherry app because it seemed to offer the best payment plans with no interest.
What drove my decision to go here was seeing their before/after photos and meeting the staff at the office. Everyone is gorgeous, happy and friendly, and genuinely enjoy what they do daily here. They're so empathetic and knowledgeable. I will definitely send my husband in to get some moles removed too. Thank you, Michelle!