Fees for Lazer Removal of Scars

emperorstevee

Hello everyone,

As a child I had extremely severe acne. I went to the GP and the prescription medicine they prescribed me was not effective. I was referred to a skin specialist who gave me roaccutane which greatly reduced the acne. However, the acne has left me with quite noticeable scarring on my face, enough for some people to comment on it. I still get some acne too.

I've been interested in having the scars at least lessened in severity through lazer surgery. I enquired at SKIN, asking the receptionist if there was anything I could take to lessen my acne before I underwent possible lazer surgery with them. They gave me no advice but instead told me to book a consultation with the doctor, which would cost £150, an appointment with the possibility of the lazer surgery not even being feasible. The surgery would most likely consist of three sessions, costing thousands each.

Is there anything I could do in regards to paying these fees? Any reductions, in particular disability related? Any schemes or charities or even just the possibility of negotiating a reduction in fees?

kingfisherblue

emperorstevee wrote: »

Hello everyone,

As a child I had extremely severe acne. I went to the GP and the prescription medicine they prescribed me was not effective. I was referred to a skin specialist who gave me roaccutane which greatly reduced the acne. However, the acne has left me with quite noticeable scarring on my face, enough for some people to comment on it. I still get some acne too.

I've been interested in having the scars at least lessened in severity through lazer surgery. I enquired at SKIN, asking the receptionist if there was anything I could take to lessen my acne before I underwent possible lazer surgery with them. They gave me no advice but instead told me to book a consultation with the doctor, which would cost £150, an appointment with the possibility of the lazer surgery not even being feasible. The surgery would most likely consist of three sessions, costing thousands each.

Is there anything I could do in regards to paying these fees? Any reductions, in particular disability related? Any schemes or charities or even just the possibility of negotiating a reduction in fees?

A reduction in fees would be between you and the company.



I don't know of any charities that might help, but you could see if your local library subscribes to FunderFinder, or if they have a funding information corner. Otherwise it's Google and using various phrases (charity acne removal, laser treatment funding, etc - even one word can make a difference).


I'm not aware of any disability related funds that would be relevant. Certainly it's doubtful that you would qualify for disability benefits.


As for people commenting, that's just plain rude of them. If anyione says anything, you could reply something along the lines of 'my scars may fade, but your ignorance will always be a part of you' (I'm sure that others could come up with something more witty/appropriate, but it's the best I can come up with for now).

w06

sympathies, I also had, and still have although hugely improved, acne that was treated three times with Roaccutane, and some scarring as a result. Unfortunately cosmetic treatment won't be covered by NHS funding and acne scaring isn't a disability.

You don't say how old you are, mine has become a lot less noticeable as I've got older.

The figures you quote seem very high, if you decide to get private treatment it would be worth asking somewhere else, and researching treatments and clinics. For example a quick google finds https://www.pallmallmedical.co.uk/cosmetic-surgery/derma-roller-treatment?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxeuevPLL2wIVw7XtCh1Peg7eEAAYAiAAEgJpsPD_BwE