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Best approach to treating a worsened chicken pox scar after punch excision? (photo)

December 22, 2013
Asked By:Sarah5000

I had a small chicken pox scar treated with punch excision 3 months ago. The result is much worse and has become a distracting feature on my face. According to a different doctor, it is still bound down tightly. Would another excision by this more experienced dermatologist help? Or likely yield a similar result? I'd appreciate any suggestions. :)

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