How to remove scars?

i have lots of skin scars. what's best for getting rid of scars?

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13 answers to “How to remove scars?”

A: Scar Treatments and Stretch Mark Removal

Nelson L. Novick, MD

There are many kinds of scars. They can result from acne, infection, injury or surgery. While technically not scars, stretch marks, which may follow a rapid growth spurt during adolescence, pregnancy or prolonged overweight, possess some of the microscopic characteristics of scars and for that reason have been... more

A: Different treatments for different types of scars

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Depending on the type of scars you have there are different types of treatments. Your question is too broad to address directly, but we are happy to review options generally. Here are a few options for Indented scars, Surgical Scars, Acne scars, Facial Scars, Chicken Pox Scars: CO2 Laser Resurfacing (acne,... more

A: Removing scars

Benjamin Barankin, MD

There are all sorts of scars -- depressed scars, ice pick scars, hypertophic (elevated) scar, keloid scars, and discolored skin (hyperpigmented or hypopigmented or depigmented). Your dermatologist or plastic surgeon should assess the type of scar and then the treatment could be anything from subcision, to... more

A: Many options for scars

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD

Whether a scar results from an accident or a previous surgery, for many people it is bit a badge of courage but an unsightly or even deforming mark. In 5 to 10 percent of people, scars become hypertrophied because of an overproduction of scar tissue, and in some cases a keloid develops, causing a scar to... more

A: The best treatment for scars is avoiding scars in the first place

Scott Trimas, MD

However, it is not always practical and scars from surgery typically heal better than scars from trauma. However, there are some treatments that can minimize the appearance of unsightly scars should they occur from surgery. The first is laser treatments with a pulsed dye or ktp or neodidium yag type of laser.... more

A: Scar removal treatment depends on what scar looks like

Philip Young, MD

If the scar is large, you may have to excise it first and then close it. If it is long you may need to close it in an irregular way to break up the line so that the brain doesn't notice it.  Your brain is more likely to notice a line that is over 7mm in length. Anything longer than that will need to be... more

A: Scars can be improved but not removed

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! You have got to be realistic.  When the skin is cut, there is going to be a permanent scar, which hopefully becomes inconspicuous with time. In our plastic surgery practice in New York City, we have a whole protocol to PREVENT bad scarring.  And there is exciting research for the future. We have... more

A: Scar removal treatment depends

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, The "removal of a scar" is a loaded concept. When you remove a scar you replace it with another scar. The idea is determining to what extent the removal technique will allow the result to be better than the current scar. The answer depends upon the scar and the conditions under which wounding... more

A: Treatment for surgical scars

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Surgical scars fall into two categories: acute and chronic. During the acute phase of scarring after surgery, the most effective treatments include keeping the scar clean and free of infection, massage, and topical application of wound healing creams. These creams will decrease inflammation and minimize... more

A: 5 ways to remove scars

Jennifer Walden, MD

Avoid sun exposure as the harmful rays can cause your scar to hyperpigment, or darken Perform scar massage as directed by your physician. This usually involves rubbing the scar with a moisturizer with vitamin E oil in it to loosen up the scar tissue and make it feel softer Avoid directly applying vitamin E oil... more

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