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Question: Hello I have been smoking meth for about two years with a frequentcy of about once a week sometimes twice but sometimes missing a week here and there .. Anyway I started getting meth sores on face when using meth in the past 5 months and I have slowed down because I started to pick a few times and at one time picked very very deep and created massive scars .. I just did it again about one hour ago.
I am now quitting meth for good.
I haven't used in the last 36 days and two days ago was the fiat time and I have created more scars. IM DONE.
I'm wondering what would be the best and QUICKEST way to have my clear face back without the scars.
I hear there is a laser treatment .. What one would u suggest??
I am now quitting meth for good.
I haven't used in the last 36 days and two days ago was the fiat time and I have created more scars. IM DONE.
I'm wondering what would be the best and QUICKEST way to have my clear face back without the scars.
I hear there is a laser treatment .. What one would u suggest??
Brief Answer:
Consultation as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Congratulations on deciding to stop using meth. This is one of the deadliest substances of abuse.
The only way to ensure healing of your face is to stop meth permanently. No laser surgery can undo the continual damage that meth will do.
Once you have stopped permanently, essential oils and creams can help to heal the damage. Laser surgery can undo part of the damage as well, though this is expensive.
However, most practitioners require abstinence from meth for some time before beginning this laser treatment. These treatments are called dermabrasion and laser resurfacing, and though they are not 100% effective, they can help somewhat.
Abstinence from meth is the first step. Congratulations on starting down the right path.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Congratulations on deciding to stop using meth. This is one of the deadliest substances of abuse.
The only way to ensure healing of your face is to stop meth permanently. No laser surgery can undo the continual damage that meth will do.
Once you have stopped permanently, essential oils and creams can help to heal the damage. Laser surgery can undo part of the damage as well, though this is expensive.
However, most practitioners require abstinence from meth for some time before beginning this laser treatment. These treatments are called dermabrasion and laser resurfacing, and though they are not 100% effective, they can help somewhat.
Abstinence from meth is the first step. Congratulations on starting down the right path.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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