Acne Scars (Warning: Graphic Content!)

[Goblinsa]

Good evening everyone!

I have pretty severe acne scarring as you can see (my sincere apologies for the pictures, though I must say it looks even worse in fluorescent light, and angled sunlight).

Did 4 sessions of fractional laser treatment by this reputable dermatologist that was recommended to me by my GP, and I guess what I have now is considered an improvement to what it was before.

I have come to accept it and am basically comfortable in my own skin (for the most part). I also work mainly with computers so never really felt the need to wear makeup on a daily basis.

I dress well (am slightly addicted to clothes ), exercise daily, and am generally pretty well groomed when it comes to nails, hair etc so I wouldn't call myself a slob.

Last week however, I got into a massive argument with my (now ex) DP who thinks it's repulsive when I leave the house like that! Would you really be disgusted if you see something like that whilst out? I am a grown arse woman and just spent the entire week staring at my face and feeling like I should now do something with it.

Does anyone have any primer/foundation to recommend? The ones I used to try just made it look worse, especially in angled lighting. 🙁

P.S. Sorry about the length of this post!

He texted you a list of your flaws?! What an absolute fuckstick.

If he's misspelt anything anything or been grammatically incorrect, correct it and send it back. Or tell him you and your girlfriends are in killing themselves laughing. Take the piss. And then block.

Can I say it's nowhere as bad as I thought it would be.
Seriously life's too short to take into consideration what a wanker thinks

What a stupid fool. Good thing he's an ex but I'm sorry you've been treated like this and some itching powder for his pants.

Ex just texted me a "list of your flaws"

I'm no psychiatrist but I believe this is what's known as projection. What sort of insecure bellend texts an ex a list of their flaws?!

I'm sure he was a better looking version of Chris Hemsworth himself...

I think there is a certain insecure type of person who makes them self feel better by running somebody else down.

He still wanted a relationship with you though, didn't he?

Your face looks normal to me. He sounds like an outrageous bellend to me.

I have seen acne scars way worse than that, but even so I dont think it needs to be covered up at all. So long as you are comfortable and happy with the way you look then its not really anyone elses business.

That looks like really minor scarring- it is so common and I genuinely would not register it if I met you. He sounds like a douche saying something he knew would be hurtful- I highly doubt he actually thought that, he just knew it would upset you. Glad he's now history

Your thread title is in no way needed and I was confused when I saw your pictures as you have nice skin

Honestly, dump him,block him and don't give your skin a second thought!

He's a cock. Your skin is lovely. I've got horrendous acne scarring and hyperpigmentation and there's no way I could bring myself to go out with no makeup, so I admire your confidence.

Hammy12345 do they really see people just for acne scarring? I'm going to investigate getting an appointment.

Your ex sounds like a weirdo and s bit unhinged. You look stunning in that photo, I suspect he's just pissed off because you have lots of "options" if you should choose to exercise them.

I'd recommend Freedom programme if he was showing similar traits before and you overlooked them, as you don't want a similar type in the future (or need to know the warning signals for detaching from them early on)

Hi OP,
I'll be honest with you,
Your skin looks great.
However if you want a good foundation,I would recommend Mac cosmetics.
Just book a appointment in one of the larger stores and they will sort you out with a foundation that suits your skin tone and colouring .

AvaCrowder2,
Yes I agree with you.
In my opinion he sounds like a weak insecure loser who gets pleasure out of verbally abusing a woman .
Abuse is not just physical.

I clicked on this pic to find graphic pics and was thoroughly disappointed! OP, you have nothing to worry about. Even if your whole face was covered in scars, your Ex-shithead would still be a shithead. Who does that to someone they care about?

I too clicked on this picture and was surprised as I didn't think the scarring was very bad. I wouldn't even have noticed that if you were a stranger I'd just met and we were chatting.

I understand you are unhappy with it and asking for some advice on coverage etc.

But I think you need a little perspective because it is hardly noticeable.

Your DP sounds awful, and not someone I'd want around me, get rid of him he is bringing your self esteem down.

Sorry just seen he's your ex. Well done getting rid of that nastiness from your life!

You could entertain yourself by making a list of his but really it just needs one word - DICK

I could not agree more!
At least that 'list' does not take much effort as he deserves none.
I'd not bother and not engage - that's going to annoy the insecure twat!

Glad he is now an ex - as someone else said you have lovely cheekbones.

It's not even that bad. Your ex is a dickhead. The problem is his, not yours.

What a raging shit, to use something you are self conscious about in such a way. It's barely noticeable, I promise you.
Many people have scars for whatever reason, mine include self harm, chicken pox and from falling out of a tree (that ones a lovely twisty one on my cheek). They are part of me and tell part of my story. for you x

Also i have a L'Oréal primer that I adore, even when I've had the shittest nights sleep and look like an absolute bag it makes me feel better.

They are not graphic images.

Maybe I would notice- in the same way I might notice the colour of your hair, or eyes, the shape of your nose. Just because it is there- part of your face, but certainly not in a negative way.

We all have our own hang ups, but your acne scars are not an issue to anyone. I'll bet your ex would have picked any other feature, he just chose your scarring as it is slightly unusual. If you didn't have those, but a wonky nose or crooked teeth, he would have picked in that instead.