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Treatment Options for Facial Scars?

I have had chemical peels, on the scar but it still will not fade. A dermatologist told me that the scar cannot be cut out and stitched again, because it will leave a bigger scar. What should I do? Any scar removal treatment options for me?

Asked 32 months ago by cosmetic in United Kingdom
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Fractional CO2 Laser Best Option for Facial Scarring

Fractional CO2 Laser has become the new gold standard for laser resurfacing for scar revision, wrinkles, and sun damage. The ablative CO2 laser resurfacing had been the prior gold standard treatment; however, the requirement for general anesthesia and associated downtime has made the traditional CO2 laser resurfacing less desirable. Fractional CO2 laser allows for the CO2 laser energy to be delivered in a fractionated fashion to dramatically shorten downtime 5-6 days and achieve significant... more
William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
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