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Write a review I need a laser scar removal. How much does it cost? Does this really work? How do I make a consultation? My scar is on my leg and on my knees. The...
I have lots of skin scars. what's best for getting rid of scars?
I have two children and my first child was an emergency c-section due to placenta privia and I got a vertical c-section as well as for my second child...
I am an african american, male, 39 yrs old that wants to get rid of a keloid that appears on my ear lobe. my family dr said i need steroid injections...
I had my cheeks pierced for a year and took them out Jan 1 of this year. I used vitamin e for about a month and since have been using mederma they...
My neck scar is 4" long and it pooches out all the way across. This is a fairly new incision but everyone else's is just a flat line even in the...
I have a lot of scars on my legs and because of that I'm unable to wear shorts or skirts. What can i do to remove these scars and can Chemical Peel be...
I am still trying to figure out what is the right laser and/or treatments for me. I have had acne for 2 decades and now want to get rid of the deep...
When i was a child i was biten by mosquitos or ants and the bites became sores i had very sensitive skin and these bites became scars. it has been my...
Can collagen injections work on facial scars such as chicken pox scars? The old pock marks really bother me.
I was reading someone saying that they tied a string around their earlobe keloid to cut off the circulation and the keloid dried up. I was wondering,...
Can you use a chemical peel for white scarring on the back?
Is there anything than can be done to correct white scars that are lighter than my skin color?
I'm thinking of having a Tummy Tuck but am worried about the possible scar from the procedure. How can I minimize the scar? Would laser treatments...
I have a couple of noticable scars on my face. I want to know what is the MOST effective (with long-term results) way to reduce them. I'm looking...
I have a lot of scars on my legs since I was 14. There are black spots all over my legs and I can't show them. Which is the best scar removal...
I have a indented scratch scar on my cheek. Its not red just indented. What treatment will remove this? I really hate it.
Doc. recommended Fraxel for my 3 yr old son who has a small scar on his forehead from a fall two months ago. Dermabond glue was used to treat...
Can someone please help me make my decision? I am 34 and have acne scarring only on cheeks...two ice pick scars on one cheek and the other about 5 not...
I came from the Philippines and as a child, I itched and scratched my mosquito bites, which resulted to many scars mainly on my legs. I have huge dark...
I have a deep and very bad scar on my leg, which I had since childhood. I had chemical peel and laser but it still won't go. What are my other options?
I had a breast augmentation surgery nearly a year ago; in general, I am happy I did it, although there are things I would change now (e.g. I would...
When I was a child I was allergic to bug bites and ticks. The scars on my legs are about 10 years old but it is still in my legs. I can’t wear...
Hi! I have a long deep scar on my right cheek and another two but smaller on my left cheek. It's from a domestic case from 8 years ago. What can I do...
Basically, 2 years ago, I was playing football with friends, fell bad, and got this really bad "cut/gash" on my knee.It eventually turned...
I have a scar on my chin. I had skin cancer removed. The scar looks to have stretched a litle in the middle and the sides are raised a little making...
I had a breast reduction done about 4 years ago and am left with scars on my breasts. I've been to a medical spa and they've said a series of photo...
I have this scarring across both my cheeks, nose, and forehead from years of blackheads and whiteheads. What laser treatment or other options would...
I just took out my lip piercing last year and I have a scar, not a normal scar though. My scar looks like there's a hole in my lip because there is...
I had a tummy tuck 3 years ago, now i have a scar and reddish to purple skin all around the scar. How can I treat the discoloration around the scar? I...
I recently had a facial trauma and my forehead split open. The initial scar from the ER was terrible, but the scar has since been revised nicely and...
I had a deep pit chicken pox or acne scar at the top of my nose. I recently underwent Rhinoplasty and at the last minute asked that the surgeon do...
I had chicken pox when I was 12 years and now I am 16, but there are still a few scars on my face, tummy and my back. I was wondering if there was any...
Is there something I can use to remove hyperpigmented scars and/or return skin to its natural color? I am an African American female, fairly light...
Can a punch excision enhance the appearance of a chicken pox scar ? If so, How much does it cost in the U.S ?
I have had dark spots and scars on my legs for as long as I can remember. I have done Chemical Peels and used a lot of creams and lotions and nothing...
I am an African American 7 months post op breast reduction. I have painful hypertrophic scars around the areola, as well as horrible scaring from...
I had a breast lift almost 2 years ago, and everything went smoothly except that I am left with vertical scars on each breast. I am Asian, and the...
How much does punch excision scar revision typically cost per scar? And is Restylane be a good filler for other acne scars?
I have developed hypertrophic scarring on my chest as a result from scalding over 5 years ago. What type of treatment and the best treatment there is...
I have a scar from a wound, which regretfully I did not get it stitched. It has left a round, white scar on my chin. Would I need a surgical scar...
I have a scar on my forehead that runs from my hair line to between my eyebrows. It is red, wide, and slightly indented. Are there any nonsurgical...
My daughter has two facial scars from accidents. She is only 10 years old, but being a girl, with her self-conscious years ahead, I thought she...
Fraxel re:pair and Fraxel re:store ?
I have a couple trauma and chickenpock scars on my forehead and two on my cheeks. I recently visited a dermatologist in the Atlanta area and he...
Are there any effective scar repigmentation treatments? I have hypopigmented scars that are really embarrassing, and I know that nothing will make...
I have a question about Fraxel, IPL, chemical peels etc. basically any treatment that gets rid of old acne scarring. I was told by a skin care doctor...
My son was scratched on the face at school 8 months ago. It left him with a long red slightly indented scar. I will do anything to improve its...
I have a small keloid about the size of a raisin on my ear. I miss wearing earrings and am really wanting to get it removed. How much would Keloid...
A scab around 5mm came off of my face and caused a depressed scar, as seen on the photo. What is the best treatment that can remove such scar? I would...
Apart from chemical peels, what other options do I have to remove old scars on my leg? I've already talked to a doctor about it, but he suggested...
I have scars from cutting. Is there any recommended treatment? Its embarassing that I did it to myself and now I just want to feel normal.
I have a small, linear hypertrophic scar on my cheek. It blends in well and it's small, but it bothers me a lot still. I have brown skin, 24 years old...
I've always wondered if fillers like Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm can help with an indented surgical scar left from a scar revision surgery on the...
My son recently had chicken pox he had a pit on the forehead and on the cheek. How do I remove them or lighten them? Can silicon gel help me with this?
I had open heart surgery due to accident not internal problems. A hypertrophic scar formed in the middle of scar; it formed fine then turned flat and...
Is there any solution to repairing a scar from a breast augmentation incision? It's a 1/2 inch long, my breast looks great but that tiny scar ruins them.
When I was 9 years old, I had a hot wax from the microwave that spilled on me. It burned on my left thigh. It has gotten a bit smaller but some of it...
I am using Biodermis Epi-Derm sheets recommended by my doctor for my Tummy Tuck scar. He says I will need to wear them for 6-9 months. This seems to...
When I was about two years old I accidentally fell back on a large cooking pot that had very hot water, I burn my whole back. Now I'm seveteen and I...
I was biten my a dog and got dog bites all over my feet and legs. What product can I use to treat them. Need some help, please. Thank you.
I have had surgery on my head for ingrown hairs. I have a couple big scars on my head. Will the hair grow back?
I have a lot of depressed acne scars and pock marks along with a horrible skin texture. I have had dermabrasion, chemical peels, and most recently,...
Is there a cream for raised scar from blepharoplasty over 2 years ago? I didn't think Mederma could be used around eyes. My eyelids are also still...
I have a large scar from a few attempts at belly button piercings. Two of them forced themselves out and the last one was pierced behind the scarring,...
I have keloids that were surgically removed. Within a year, they grew back even larger. If I get them removed again, will they keep growing back? What...
On 1/06/09 I was bitten by a dog. It tore skin just to the right side of my chin leading up to my lip. The skin was barely hanging on. As of today...
My 2-year-old son had a cut below the infraorbital rim. It didn't look deep so we didn't have it stitched. It was healing well until a few weeks ago,...
Hi! I have numerous cigarette burns and some knife wounds that are very old (approximately 15 years). They have faded as much as possible, but are...
How long should you wait to try laser scar revision after a traumatic facial laceration? Laceration was on the skin just above the lip and it extends...
My 1-year-old daughter ran into a corner and slit her forehead. It is a straight cut and the ER glued it shut. I've heard, and now just read, that...
My scar is hypertrophic. Now it’s 5 months postop but it still thickened and have an uneven surface. It’s still changing and not for...
I have keloid scarring on my beard area. I was seeing a dermatologist who injected steroid on the keloid scars, and gave me antibiotics because...
How long does the swelling last after Liposuction and a scar revision? I am 3 weeks post op and still wearing a garment, as well as foam pads....
I recently had IPL for broken capillaries around my nose. I blistered bad after and now have red scars on each side of my nose. It has been about a...
I have a large depressed scar on my face that runs vertical from my temple to the top of my cheek bone. I have heard everything from Collagen...
My two-year old recently received 6 stitches on her forehead for a laceration. 10 days later the scab is falling off. The white scar beneath is much...
I've got a burn scar on my forehead. It is a black spot. How can I get rid of the scar? Please suggest the best medicine or treatment. It is a 1.5...
I recently used Veet hair removal cream and have a chemical burn on my leg. I'm very self-conscious and was wondering, is there a scar removal...
My son has a scar from a dog bite, which bit him through the skin on his cheek. Is there a laser treatment that would reduce the scar?
I had open heart surgery at the age of 10 and hate my scar. I am now 40 years old (female). Can they do Scar revisions on this type of scar?
My lipoma was surgically removed recently by a surgeon in the hospital it has left me with large incision that was stitched with 12 stitches. I will...
What are the effects of injecting fat graft into a scar tissue? I have heard that fat is being used to treat wounds and scars.
Is Subcision an effective treatment for depressed scar on tip of the nose?
I scratch and peel my wounds. It's a bad habit, and I now have scars everywhere like dark spots on arms and legs. What would be the best cream to...
I was accidentally burnt when i was 9 years old, and I had to undergo skin grafting, which left scars. Now, I want to remove these scars permanently....
My leg was burnt 2 months ago. Can I use hydroquinone now, or shall I wait 6 months and then apply it? A friend of mine told me to wait 6 months but I...
Can an old scar be removed? I had a surgical operation when I was 6 years old in my tummy and now I am 23 years old. The scar on my tummy is about 5...
I had my belly button pierced, but it was rejected. I have been left with a small scar, which I have been told is a keloid. Is there anything I could...
Is laser removal of a scar from breast augmentation performed a year ago possible? The scar was supposed to be placed in the breast fold, but the...
I have a keloid scar on my chest. Are there any skin care products out there I can use to get rid of it?
I am an African American female in her early 20's. A year ago, I had a raised scar shaved off my leg. It left a white scar . Is there is anything I...
5FU or Cortisone injection and Pulsed dye laser for hypertrophic scars? I have three or four small 8-year-old hypertrophic scars on my cheek. Should I...
Example: a scar from a bike accident. I cant wear shorts because of these scars
I have a scar forming across the back of my head and would like to minimize the growth of the scar. What treatment or procedure should I seek?
I am 30 years old, 15 years ago I had terrible accident hence post-surgery scars on my face. My main aim is to make these scars look smaller. I have...
My boyfriend has a keloid. How much do you think it would cost me to get it removed?
I have a dented scar on my forehead from a fall on a stone when I was 7 years old. I'm now am 21 years old and I can't hide it with make up. Which...
The pit doesn't bother me. It's not that deep, but the darkness of it bothers me, it looks kind of like a "beauty mark". I want to get rid...
I have bright red scars after a mastectomy 2 months ago. They are flat and not painful but wider than I would have liked. Is there a treatment that I...
I have a keloid behind my ear and on top of my left ear. What treatment should I have get rid of them, and how much will it cost?
I have 40 year old burn scars on legs, bottom and inner thigh area on one leg I also have old skin graft scars. What do you think about...
I have one depressed scar from a skin lesion excision. I have had dermal fillers (Restylane/Perlane) placed under the scar. Intially, there were good...
I read somewhere that it is painful to get steroid injections to treat keloids and sometimes it burns. Is this true?
I have a scars around the border of my lips from a permanent lip aug. and my scars feel tight and firm. The scars act as a constant irritant to my...
I have had two hysterectomy procedures. First was for the uterus and ovary and the second five years later, for the other ovary (same procedure). I...
I have a lot of pock looking scars on my legs from picking when I was younger. It is very embarrassing and I can not wear shorts or skirts, etc. ...
I had breast reduction surgery seven months ago, and I have hypertrophic scarring and keloids. I have had two sessions of injections with steroids,...
What would be the most most effective scar removal technique (best closure type to use) to achieve the best result for removal of lumpy scar on lower...
I have 40-year-old burn scars on legs, bottom and inner thigh area on one leg I also have old skin graft scars. What do you think about...
My 14-year old grandson had acne on his chest, back, and shoulders which developed into a staph infection during football training last year. After...
I just received an inch laceration on my forehead that was sealed using Dermabond. What can I do during the healing process to prevent or minimize...
Why do scars look "great" while using silicone sheets but as soon as usage is discontinued, they seem to return to normal?
I used sheets for...
I was involved in accident in October 2008. My lower lip was injured. Now my bottom lip is uneven due to scar tissue. I wanted to know, is there...
I got stiches many years ago above my right eybrow that and the scar runs vertically. The scar seems to have gotten more noticeable as I get older. ...
I have a chest keloid. I started silicone patching then cortisone injections. It had no effect. I had surgical excision in 2005 with radiation...
Is it possible to have a navel piercing scar/hole removed or closed? It has been out/ healed for years.
I have burn scars from laser all over my legs. What can I do? I have a dark skin color and I am very worried that these scars are permanent.
If someone has bumps or scars on their legs. How do they clear all that without paying for so much? What is the easiest treatment?
I hit my face on a car door and got a 1 to 2 inch scar from it. I am an african american female. Now, the scar is dark compared to my brown toned...
I would like to know what the best treatment is to get rid of keloids? I have a lot of keloid scars on my chest and back. I tried the steroid shots...
I recently had a small accident that required 9 stitches between my upper lip and nose (mustache area). The stitches were removed a week ago. In terms...
I am in my 40's and have surgery scars in my abdomen and five surgeryindentations from a ruptured appendix that looks like bellybuttons.It is very...
My husband has scarring from 3 years ago on his face. He was scratched. One of the scars is faily noticeable, the others are depressed scars. We've...
Will fraxel restore (I am based in the UK and think this is what the clinic has) work on a small (approx 1cm diameter) circular burn scar on my cheek?...
I would like to get scar subcision done, but was wondering if I can get it about a month after a Restylane injection? Would the filler make subcision...
I have old scars in my legs caused by insect bites. I'm terribly uncomfortable to go to the beach. What can I do? Please help me, I want be free from...
I cut my hand by blade 5 months ago. After that, the doctor stitched it and now I want to remove the stitches impression. Please suggest how it could...
I have really bad acne scars (mostly on my forehead) and I'm not even an adult yet. I have tried every single scar removal creams and lotions and...
I had a growth removed from the inside of my lower lip. I have now developed a hard scar tissue on my lower bottom lip. Is there anything I can do...
I have these raised scars and on the lines by the side of my nose. I had bad acne during early puberty and I used a thick, rich cream to ease the...
What sould I do? I have read about a lot of diffrent time frames: 3-5, 4-6, even some 3-8 days for facial suture removal. Which instance fits my...
I just had a Breast augmentation almost 2 weeks ago. I have brown skin and now that my wraps are off, I can see under the crease fold a darker brown...
I'm 30 y.o. female who received 3 Dexamethasone shots in my bum after wisdom tooth extraction approx 3-4mos ago. I developed very large, deep...
I had a major surgery 11 months ago to removed a tumor from my pancreas Two months after the surgery, I developed a thick and bulky scar. I went to...
Can a 20 year old scar, which is now white (lost pigmentation) and somewhat depressed on the forehead be treated in any way to make it seem less...
I am 30 years old, 15 years ago I had terrible accident hence post-surgery scars on my face. My main aim is to make these scars look smaller.
The...
I have a scar at the corner of my eye, between my upper and lower eyelid, that is slightly raised. I was told that laser treatment for scar removal...
I need answers about fillers for deep depressions around thighs, nose, arms, and leg. I was in house fire 7 years ago and have depressions needing to...
I was wondering what the best treatment for hypertrophic scars are. I started the Multiplex today but have read that IPL is better? Your opinions, please?
What is the best treatment for depressed facial chickenpox scars in adults? How long after their formation is the best time to seek treatment?
I had a botched surgery that left me with horrible scars around my face and ears. Is scar revision surgery my only option for improving the...
Can a 15 year old get plastic surgery to get keloid in the neck / chest area removed?
I have a zipper-like scar from my belly button down. I'm looking to get rid of this scar. Is there something that can be done?
There is a lot of conflicting advice on the Internet. Will the results be better the laser treatment for scar removal is done soon after surgery, or...
I had IPL Palomar Starlux in Feb and developed what I thought was pigmentation. Later, I confirmed that it is facial scar tissue formation, which is...
Do you think pox scar excision followed by dermabrasion and finally hair transplantation over the scar will make it really difficult to be noticed?
My 3 year old daughter has a one inch keloid scar on her face. I am wondering, how much of this can be reduced with surgery?
What are the best products to remove dark spots caused by sores? These scars are over 17 years old. I have tried bleaching creams but the dark mark...
Hi, I'm 17 years old. About five years ago, I had a surgery on my stomach to remove a 15-pound tumor. It left me with an embarassing vertical scar...
Okay so I'm 17 years old and last summer, I was burned from hot oil on both of my arms. I had 2nd and some 3rd degree burns on a good portion of both...
I have about a 7-inch scar on the underside of my forearm, do you think I would benefit from scar revision? It is from a car accident Aug. 2009. This...
What can I use to help fade old, dark scars all over my legs? They were from bug bites. I have tried Bio-Oil and Scarlight, but it only faded a...
I have had a mole removed and it has left a dark patch on my skin. I think it's now a scar. Can you recommend any scar removal products to lighten...
I've had spots and scars on my legs since I was little. I had skin peels but they are still there. What can I use for scar removal?
I am 24 yr old brown skin Indian girl having a hypertrophic scar on my jawline under my sideburn about 5 mm diameter red and looks like a boil for...
I have a depressed facial scar with some large pores around it. The scar is on the cheek and was a surgical scar. I am considering a filler. Can this...
Is cortisone injection good for 8 year old hypertrophic scars?
About 2 1/2 months ago, I grazed my leg but really badly, the wound was surprisingly deep. It healed after 2/3 weeks but I knocked it again and the...
I had my chin implant removed 5 years ago. The implant was in for 6 months before I had it removed because it was too big. It has been quite some...
I have two scars on my chest that were diagnosed to be of the keloid scar family. One is the size of a tic tac and I have received cortisone...
I recently had foot surgery and am developing a bad scar.
I have an insicion scar from a lymph node biopsy 2 years ago. It's now a white indent on the left side of my neck. It also has white marks where the...
Any suggestions for treatment of white scars left from chicken pox? I'm having Fraxel for the pits, but have been told it won't help the hypopigmentation.
How do I get rid of an old scar on my arm from a burn?
I have about 6 indented acne scars on my face around mouth and cheeks. I'm wondering if there is a one time treatment that will help and if so how...
Can Isolagen be used for hypertrophic scars from hidradenitis suppurativa?
I have a scar on my face from a nail scratch and it's been 3 months now. What can I do to get rid of it?
Is punch excision with suturing the best scar removal treatment for ice pick scars? How much time does it take for recovery if the same is done for...
I have a deep scar from an insect bite. It's almost 5 months now. I consulted a dermatologist and plastic surgeon, both are of the opinion that it...
I had a circumcision when I was 18. I'm now 23 and I still have some visible scarring of stitches. I was wondering, will a silicone-based gel will...
I have 3 scars on my leg. They are pink and around them are very dark. Should I use Triluma on the entire scar since triluma has bleaching properties...
I have two facial scars on my forehead that I've had since I was a kid. It doesn't look that bad until my face is angled in the light. It makes it...
I want to reduce the appearance of my acne scars. I would like to try Micro-needling.
My scar tissue has become very painful over the past 5 years causing severe back and abdominal pain due to scar tissue.Would this be considered...
I have a scar on my lip, which is occured due to smoking, how do I get rid of it? Any scar removal options for this?
I have scars on my upper arms caused by keratosis pilaris and/or acne. They are several dark brown spots. What is the best scar removal method to...
I am 33 and have significant sun damage from wakeboarding. In addition to fine lines and wrinkles, I have patchy light brown areas below my eyes. I...
I got stitches on my hand for a cut 1 and a half year ago. Can I get rid of those stitch marks or atleast make them less visible with the use of...
My 3 year old bumped her forehead on the window sill about 2 months ago. The skin was not broken, just bruised across her head in a thin 1 inch line....
I have a scar now from a biopsy to check for Morphea (I have it). Do you know what I can use to help heal/flatten/reduce the visibility of the scar...
I have a lot of black spots on my legs, arms, and thighs since I was young. People were constantly telling me that they will clear off with time, but...
I'm getting ready to have Thyroid surgery. What can I do or what can I ask my surgeon to do to help the scar heal quickly or not be as noticeable?
Hello there, Just some background on my problem. About 3.5 weeks ago, I used some Dettol on my face (stupid idea). It burned me, leaving a dark...
I scratch and peel my wounds--its a bad habit and now I have dark spots everywhere on my legs. What would be the best cream to remove those scars as...
I had to have a surgery for a thrombosis in my colon, it has left me w/ an ugly scar, and also a bump that is not a hernia. I work-out constantly but...
After a car accident in which I lost some skin and tissue on my forehead I have a red, wide, slightly depressed perpendicular scar running from right...
I would like to have the scarring in the picture evaluated for the best treatment option. Would chemical peels or dermabrasion be a good option? I've...
I had a scar under my lower lip revised 2 months ago. Since then, my smile has been lopsided, pulling up on the right side. My sugeon insists that he...
My son is 7 years old, and he had chickenpox a month ago. He has a very small pit on the forehead near the nose. I thought of using silicon gel for...
I had 2 moles removed one month ago. One is on my lower breast. They are both a half inch long and normal incision size. I have been massaging and...
My 2-year-old daughter was bitten by a dog 4 months ago. He punctured a tiny hole in the valley between her nose and cheek. Based on size, location...
I've had a breast lift and augemntaion one year ago but i still have a little red thick scar on the side of my breast...can an old one year scar still...
My 3-year-old daughter has had her third facial laceration on her left eye, above her eyebrow. The first doctor told us to apply neosporin on the...
How do you get rid of scarring on lower legs and feet?
I had an accident in 2006. I got 11 stich marks on my face and lost some skin near the eye area. That portion is very black and still, there is no...
I have a 7-year-old burn scar on my arm. It's red in color but not raised beyond its original borders. Is there treatment for this and what are...
This summer I got my nose pierced and now there is a dent! I regret doing it and took it out that night. It has healed and I have been putting on over...
A year ago (July 2008), my head was lacerated while wakeboarding. It left a 2 cm scar on my forehead above my right eye. Since it has healed and...
I have a lot of scars in legs and knees. Can Laser surgery remove this?
My 2 year old son recently had to have a steroid injection. Several weeks later, we noticed a large indent at the injection site. Upon doing several...
Please help with some information on how to remove a scar I got from a fall on my buttocks that is very dark, rough and hideous, also besides the...
Im a 30 year old woman and I need some advice for an indented scar on the side of my chin area. The scar is from persistent acne years ago and the...
I have some deep acne scars and superficial irregularities. I have recently decided to treat deeper scars with silicone microdroplets. ...
Three months ago, I had a burn on my arm from water steam, and it left a dark circle. Will Green Peeling help? Are there other scar removal options...
I have a burn scar behind the right knee, and the skin there is loose and pink. The rest of the scar is on the lower leg, but the color is maybe two...
I have a scar from a burn how long does it take to go completely away? Will V-tar help?
Will stem cell therapy be promising for future acne scarring treatments?
I have a very rough skin texture with enlarged, damaged pores, fine lines and acne scars (rolling scars or dents, that are quite shallow), which are...
I have a Keloid from me having a biopsy. I was wondering if you have any recommendations as to how it can be flattened out instead of being on top of...
I had some severe 2nd degree burns on my arms, hands and face from a grease fire in my kitchen. I am healing and it happened about 5 weeks ago. My...
My scar is very visible because it goes vertically, and is right in the middle of my forehead. What scar removal treatment can I have to correct it?
I've done scar revision for my eyebrow piercing scar using the cut and stitch procedure. However, the scar worsened and became deeper and longer than...
I got a whitehead on my right nostril back in January that got really large. I popped it with a hot rag. The area scabbed over, but I ended up...
I have a scar on my left eyelid as a result from a bad cut. This happened many years ago. The scarring started off looking alright but since then it...
I had an arm reduction surgery and the scar is heavy. How can it be treated? The scar seems to have a lot of tissue or fat with loose skin. I need to...
I had stitches removed from my upper lip 16 years ago. Underneath the upper lip there is a lump of tissue that protrudes out from under my lip. Is it...
I have a deep burn scar that's over 14 years old on the left side of my face and neck (from cheek to neck). I went to a plastic surgeon and he said...
I have horrible sun damage and skin pigmentation problems on my legs and arms. I am so embarrased by all this. I have been to local doctors who...
What prescription cream can help diminish my facial laceration scar?
I am having fibroid removal surgery. When I was examined, it was also discovered that I have a small hernia and lots of scar tissue from previous...
My husband was bitten by a dog 2 weeks ago. He had a deep puncture wound. Is it normal to have hardening or thickening of the area (several inches...
I cut my wrist about 4 months ago and I would like to know what to use to reduce the marks. The scars are healed but I'm left with dark-colored skin...
My daughter had chickenpox last March 2008, and she has 3 deep scars on her forehead. I heard it can be sugically repaired/removed by experts, but we...
I have a "depressed" or "indented" type of scar under my right eyebrow. I'm wondering if the procedure called skin needling would...
I am a 25-year-old Asian male who has been diagnosed with folliculitis on my neck. I do not shave my neck, but get large pimple-like bumps that will...
My skin has acne scars. Can Obagi Nu Derm system remove them? I do not have acne now but have scars for a long time. I am 39 years and would like to...
My name is Gerrie and all my life I have had an indent in my right buttock about the size of a 50 cent piece or a little bigger. I have always been...
I have a long, narrow, mostly flat surgical scar on my arm that I would like to make less obvious. It is very noticeable. What kind of treatments...
Can my scar be lowered? And how low? Would it be worth the revision? I am 4 months out of surgery and am very unhappy with my scar. I asked my doctor...
Is it possible to remove a vertical forehead scar that is 50 years old?
I am skin type 4 (Pakistani). I have a few shallow scars on my cheeks (but my doctor says they are ice pick scars). He recommended I have the 'Erbium...
I have 20-year-old cut scar on my face. I had it when I was 5 years old and it is 6 cm. long. Is there any treatment for it?
Any further plastic surgery required? Thanks.
I have several keloids in a cluster on my chest. I've been trying Cordran tape, but it's such a hassle and hasn't been working very quickly at all....
I have a scar under my eye that looks like a stretch mark. As I have aged hyperpigmentation has become darker, even with Dermablend, it doesn't remain...
I had made a cut with scissors on my arm with my friend's name. Now I want to get rid of it. Please tell me if it can be removed and if can be then...
My daughter was cut on her face during my C-section. The scar looks inside out (under the skin). What can be done to lessen the appearance? Can I bill...
Can I bleach my face after having a 10% TCA peel. Will it work for fresh scars? I've only had it on my cheeks where I have these scars that I've...
I have numerous small dot scars on my legs and arms. I have used Scar Zone which has helped on my arms. But I believe I have way too many scars on...
How can I remove the stitch marks caused after a thyroid operation?
I had a belly button piercing. Now I have a scar. What are my scar removal options. I have used a cream, but would like to see a medical professional,...
What is the most effective scar cream to apply on a tummy tuck scar so it would heal better?
I have a history of melanoma and recently had another spot removed. However, this one was on my left cheek. Is there any way this scar can be...
I have sore, lumpy scars on the sides of my thumb as the result of a dog bite. The scars are now about three months old. I saw a dermatologist about a...
I have a noticeable scar approx. 5x3 cm on my right leg (in between my knees and foot) 23 years ago. What would be the best scar removal treatment can...
I think it healed! I am currently applying Bio-Oil and Mederma w/ spf 30 , but I just want to know, how can I lighten this scars on my cheeks from TCA...
I have a scar on my chest that developed after the acne went away. The scar gets really itchy and red at times, and is really uncomfortable. I've...
I have scars on my legs from chicken pox when I was younger. I am now 24 years old and I never wear shorts nor skirts that show my legs because I am...
I want to have a scar revision done to my forehead that was due to an injury. There were stitchings but you can still see the wound scars. My skin is...
Four months ago, I tore my upper lip. The emergency doc said, "Lips heal by themselves". My lip did "heal", but there's a thick...
I have a scar on the side of my cheek as a result of a prior infection. This caused an inch scar to 'melt' down to the tissue below and create a dent...
I am Egyptian based in Dubai. My Daughter who is 1 year old had a cut of 1.5 cm long right above her right brow. We went to a plastic surgeon who...
I had a car accident over a year ago and I had to have stitches below my eyebrow and it left a scar. I wan't to get treatment but I don't know if I...
Is it possible to have a very, very thin, and small linear hypertrophic scar (on my face) excised with the injection of Botox with a little chance of...
I had a nose piercing and unfortunately made the mistake of wearing silver stud. It oxidized and now that I've taken out the ring, there is a dark...
I need to know how to get rid of a stubborn dark spot on my cheek. it was caused by an insect bite, which cause trauma to the skin. I had 6 IPL...
My 2 year old was scratched on his face. We kept it clean and let it heal. It has been a week and the scab is gone but looks indented and still...
I attempted to remove a mole with a Wart and Mole Vanish cream bought off the Internet. However, mole removal was not successful and I am now left...
I have surgical scars on my breast after a breast reduction surgery and I also have surgical scars under my armpits. Is there any procedure that can...
I heard that there is a chance you can get additional scarring from subcision from the needle. What are the chances of this happening?
How can I...
What is the best laser to use for removal of body scars? These are an "accumulation" of scars I've achieved over a lifetime of sports.....
I have a bad scar on my columella due to an open Rhinoplasty a few years ago. I had to have a revision and the scar was slightly improved by excision...
I am 30 years old and I recently had a nail scratch on my face. How can I remove that? Two months ago, my son scratch his nail on my face. Will it be...
I have a dark scar on my lower leg about 2x3 inches from a skin ulcer. Is there any way to get rid of it or at least reduce the appearance of it greatly?
What is the best product out there to get rid of a tiny white scar my arm?
These cuts were done with a stanley knife. This was one time and never again. They are about 5-6 years old. I'm desperate to get rid of them .
Please...
I'm an asian and have had acne-caused keloid scars for about 15 years. They're still growing and some have merged. The biggest one is about 10 cm...
How long will it take for swelling from Mederma to go away? After applying Mederma gel to a scar on my nose, the area around the scar became red and...
I have a scar on my left chin, about the size of half a dime. I have been wondering how to get rid of it without any one noticing I have gotten rid of...
I had hyperparathyroid surgery over three years ago. Ever since I have a 3.5 inch visible red scar on my neck. The unfortunate part about it beyond...
I had a Mohs surgery three months ago just under my eye. The surgeon said the wound was not deep and didn't need stitches; it would heal without a...
I have a 12-year-old scar from accident/injury, just a bit to my right on my forehead. It has no discolouration, just indented, and about 2...
I have olive skin but from scarring my elbows at a young age, my elbows are very dark compared to the rest of my skin. What can I do to make them much...
I am African-American and have dark spots on my abdominals which are from a 1st degree burn injury. My dermatologist prescribed triluma cream to treat...
I have 10-year-old 2nd/3rd degree burn scars on my hands. Some skin specialists said that they are keloids. Is there any treatment for such scars? If...
I had my first child vertical c-section in 2002 bacause of placenta previa. For my second child in 2007 my scar was then again reopened.I have...
My stitches split after Blepharoplasty and left a scar, what should I do?
I had surgery about 3 months ago and the stitches have split leaving a scar....
I have scars on my legs which are 15 years old. They are like round white shiny scars and I cannot remove them by some cream. I cannot wear skirts and...
Can Dermatologist suture deep wounds and do small scar revision procedures?
My little girl fell against the edge of a cupboard at a nursery causing a large hematoma about 1cm on her forehead with a shallow vertical cut in from...
Hi! I have a scar for the last 26 years from a burn. It is on chest area this quite a large area; the scar is raised. What are my options for getting...
The old scar on my knee is round and quite dark and obvious. How will it be removed totally? What are the possible operations?
I had my lip pierced about two years ago. The woman who pierced it, actually pierced my bottom lip line. I now have a small white bump on my lip from...
Would the newer tissue adhesives used for wound closure have any impact on reducing the incidence of both hypertrophic scarring and keloid formation...
I have scars on my head. Can I implant hairs on them?
Eight months ago, my lips were injected with Juvederm. It was hideous. There was a bump on my lip too. I have since had hyaluronidaise injections and...
I've been using Tretenoin but seems doesn't work. I think it had worsen the scar. It has an active ingredient for producing more collagen on the skin....
The piercing on my eyebrow didn't heal well, so I took it out and let it close. What's left is an indentation about a quarter inch below my eye. Can a...
I have a large keloidsd on my chest, face, back, legs, arms, and breasts. They get infected with boils and are very painful. I take meds for the...
About 7 years ago, I got shingles on the side of my face. After they went away, I was left with what appears to be, a hypertrophic scar (red and...
I have the marks all over my arms from ingrown hairs and they are dark. Doctors couldn't help. Any suggestions on how to get rid of these? Thanks!
I fell off a quad bike in a desert and cut open my leg (near my ankle). Unfortunately, it wasn't stitched very well in Egypt, and once the stitches...
I am a type 1 diabetic and I have had 2 Pixel laser treatments already, and I had no problems. I have a tiny scar from having a mole removed and I am...
I am an African and was involved in a fire accident when I was 2 years old (27 years ago). I would describe my injury as a 3rd degree burn. I have a...
I have a hypertrophic scar on my arm that is about a year old. I used silicone sheets for approximately 3 months with very subtle improvement. I've...
Considering Subcision for mild acne scars and have one met with Highlands Ranch. Dr. estimate of $1500 seems high!
I have a scar on my face. It is brown . It was from an accident. Is there any product that I can use to get even out the skin color on this scar ?
I had my forehead cut completely through all the tissue with glass. Two years on, I have used silicone gel daily. On the surface the scars are not...
I have a two-inch long keloid on my shoulder from a BCG shot. Is it too large for cryotherapy? It has been treated with 3-4 steroid shots and has...
I have old pitted acne scars on my cheeks. I've used Merderma, Microdermabrasion and had Chemical peels but the scars are still there. From what I've...
I live in Los Angeles (90042). I understand that saline injections are effective for subcutaneous acne scarring. Apparently the saline destroys the...
I had two surgery for stricture in the intestine which later turned out to be Crohn's disease and hence unnecessary. Now have one big horizonal...
Are there any treatments for African American skin to help with scars and holes in the face due to acne?
I have suffered from cystic acne for years. About 15 years ago, I found that steroid injections were the answer. However, I am now left with huge...
Have you ever heard of silicone sheets for scars and do you think they work? Thanks!
I have a deep cut mark on my arm, the skin raised a little. It has turned white in colur now. Will this mark ever go? Is there any cream or scar...
I live in Washington DC and I want a keloid on my earlobe removed. This has really brought discomfort to my life and I really want it removed ASAP....
I have a vertical scar that starts on my lip and stops about an inch above it. It goes inwards and I have had it since I was 6 years old. Is it...
I have tan-colored hyperpigmented scars from a surgery done many years ago. What would be the best scar laser treatment to fade them?
I had laser treatment done for an age spot. The nurse missed the actual spot and lasered just under the spot. The laser left a burn that now is a dark...
Are there required conditions in order to treat ice pick and boxcar scars with the punch-excision and elevation methods? Such as the depth of scars,...
Four months ago I had a brown spot removed from the white of the eye. My eye now has a red line in it where the excision was made, with blood vessels...
I am a 26-year-old Latino male with ice pick scars in my left and right cheeks. Which treatment would be the best for my skin type? I have olive skin.
I got injected with fillers 3 months ago, got an injury then left scar on my cheek .Although the scar has improved i has nt gone yet.A part of it is...
How can I get rid of dark hyperpigmented scars from shaving my buttocks? They've been here like for ever..... and they won't go away. Help?
I had a radiation treatment for breast cancer 22 years ago. Now I have a hard scar tissue lump, with 1" x 4" dark red line above the lump....
Twelve days ago, my 2 year old son was attacked by a dog and sustained severe lacerations to his left facial cheek. To reduce scarring, our Dr said to...
I have rolling and ice pick scars on the face. My doctor recommends subcision and Sculptra on the whole face rather than spot-treat each scar. What...
When I was younger, I would pick at my scabs and they would become black scars. I really want to know if there is anything that could help me?
I was punched in the top of my head. It was just above the eyebrow. I had to get eight stiches. That was about two months ago. It left a reddish pink...
I have a keloid on my right ear the size of a cashew peanut. It happened from an ear piercing session. I permed my hair and kept perming and some of...
Can I use Rejuveness healing kit for C-section scar or other treatment? Please tell me what can use to enhance healing soon I'll have 2nd c-section......
What can I do to remove the cut marks on my knee and feet? I am very unhappy with my scars. I don't have any confidence to wear skirt because I don't...
What is the most effective method to permanently reduce the appearance of a facial scar?
I have a few indented acne scars on my cheeks. I have gotten 5 sessions of Laser Genesis and it has not done anything for me. I am scared to waste...
I'm a medium-complected African-American male with a very resistant facial keloid for about 7 years. A year ago, I began developing a new one on the...
My dermatologist told me that since I have both, deep and shallow scars, he will have to carry out both Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion. What do...
This was from trauma 10 years ago, no lacerations. The swelling didn't go down on one cheek; I was told it is deep interwoven scar tissue. It was...
I have two dermatofibromas on my lower leg. My dermatologist said just leave them alone. They are each a little smaller than a dime, brownish red,...
Is there anything I can do for 7 day suture marks? Are they permanent? Will the marks/puncture dots be permanent around a forehead scar (revisioned)...
I just had my Rhinoplasty. I have two chicken pox scars on my nose's bridge in between my eyes and I want them to be treated. Is it okay even if i...
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...
I had permanent make-up injected into a scar on my cheek to give it some color. It was a disaster. It was too dark and in the wrong spot. So, I've...
What is kenelog and what does it do? Is it safe and the risks/future possible problems?
I have an old scar on my lower outer leg about 12 inches long. A few years ago, the scar opened up in small area and grew to be a hold about the size...
Can anything be done to minimize the appearance of large scar my stomach from when I was an infant and had surgery on my stomach? I have been...
Is there any kind of scar cream, like Scarprin or something, that specializes in getting rid of the redness in a hypertrohic scar?
I had a car accident 14 years ago and am left with a scar on my forehead. It bothers me. Where can I go to get rid of it? What kind of doctor is good...
Hi everyone. My 6 year old son had to get 3 stitches about 6 months ago near his cheek bone area. It is still pink and everytime he squints his eyes...
Hi. I have scars all over my legs from dog bites. These are old scars, and I tried scarguard and it did not work. Is there an oil or treatment that I...
My child has keloid on the vertex of his head since birth. Now, he is 11 months old. What is the best treatment at this age group as it is still...
I have several scars on my chest. The pigmentation of these circular scars is lighter than my olive skin tone. I cannot afford down time and need to...
I have several scars on my chest with hypopigmented areas. What is the best treatment to make the lightened parts darker again?
I have a deep ice pick scar on the front of my cheek, right under my cheek bone, that I want to get an excision on. I am of Korean descent. What...
I have dog's nail scar on my nose which is 20 years old. Is there any scar removal method for this?
I'm nervous about the scar healing following a Tricophytic brow lift. Surgeons, do you have suggestions for types of ointments to use after the scar...
I had heart surgery last April. I'm 42 years old and the scar is small from the top but huge at the bottom. What can be done to minimize this scar and...
Had a mole removed on my chest 6 years ago. After cortisone injections and lasering 5 years ago, I'm still self conscious with the way it looks. It's...
I had permanent lip color done two years ago. The technician went too deep and I was left with scars on my upper lip. To improve it (I do not know...
I had surgery on my nose and had my nostrils minimized. Now I have scars on the sides of my nostrils that look like deep ridges and holes. They are...
Apart from Chemical Peels, what other options do I have to remove old scars on my leg? I've already talked to a doctor about it, but he suggested...
Is there a best cream to remove scars on leg caused of mosquito bites?
I have some tissue growth inside my lip. My oral surgeon said it is probably caused by biting on lip many times and/or aggravated by my dental...
My 3-year-old son suffered a dog bite on the side of his face about 1 month ago. He got multiple stitches on his cheek and also under the surface of...
I am African American, and I had Dermatix C, Cortisone shots, and silicone patch for my keloid scar. The keloid was reduced, but always came back....
I have keloid scarring in the nose as a result of pimples. What creams should I apply to remove these? I don't want surgery.
I had a staph infection 5 years ago that left 4 indented scars on my forehead. I had some laser treatments on them that did nothing. What can I do to...
Steroid injections aren't helping my keloid. I have had two sessions with 2cc of Trigon depot and my keloid is getting bigger. What is the best thing...
I have quite a number of large scars on my legs that resulted from wounds I've had when I was young. I am now 50 yrs old. How can I get rid of them? ...
My daughter (9 years old) poured boild water from flask inadvertently. It was about 8 months ago. Now the white scar is still apear, though the color...
If a dark-skinned person has hyperpigmentation from scarring (no raised scars present), is it possible to get a tattoo (just the airbrush part) to...
I am happy with my Rhinoplasty, except for a wicked jagged scar on one side. The other side is perfect. I had this procedure 4 years ago; the scar...
Sir, I had chicken pox when I was 11. Now I'm 22, there are 6 chicken pox scars on my face. Can you please tell me, is there any way to completely...
Sometimes, my forehead scar is bumpy and very noticeable. At other times, it is less noticeable and flat. My goal is for it to look flat in accordance...
I have a keloid on my ear, its connected to a small piece of skin, I wanted to cut it off but I don't want to bleed to death, should I use tea tree,...
I have a massive keloid scar (lump) behind my ear. I've had two steroid injections of 2cc trigon depot over 5 months, and there as been no change, the...
I have a large scar tissue on my cheek caused by fillers done over 4 years ago? I already had kenalog and other injections to dissolve it, but...
I have some skin discoloration and unevenness (redness) due to acne. I don't have ice pick scarring, my acne would be light to mildly moderate I think...
A scab on my forehead fell off about 7 months ago. Pink skin lied underneath. It's now a light red/brown but still noticeable. I'm due to meet with a...
I have developed an atrophic scar from a corticosteroid injection. While I am waiting for it to resolve, is there a temporary dermal filler (like...
My 15 year old daughter has large thick keloid from mediport. I need most innovative technique used in Atlanta area. We need a specialist in scar...
So I was accidentally scalded by hot water when I was about 6 months old. I'm 18 years old now and I still have scarring on my chest/upper arm and...
If I get a scar revision, is it possible to remove more of the fold? Thanks for your time, Solange
How early can I have my scar lowered or get liposuction on my stomach after a full tummy tuck? I am 6 months out of surgery and unhappy with the...
I have horrible scarring from multiple open heart surgeries it looks jagged and webbed I hate it. What can I do? Can I get it repaired?
I'm 26 years old and I have a 3rd degree burn scar on my right arm. It is from an accident seven years ago. They are almost red in color because I...
What options are available for scar revision or would a Mini Tummy Tuck work on my scars? I had childhood leukemia and nearly died. I had to have...
What is the proportion for mixing Lonacort and Xylocane for keloid removal?
I had a lower blepharoplasty in the past. However, I have skin under the eye that is scarred from burns. I have been told that lasers won't work on...
I had some dark scars due to a skin allergy 5 years ago and want to remove them. The pharmacist recommended me Blckmores Vitamin E Cream which I want...
I had surgery for bone spurs on my big toes a year ago and now have noticeable scars on each toe. I think they are like 1/4 inch long and half of that...
I tried to lighten my acne scars with fresh pure lemon juice. However, for some reason it has bleached both of my cheeks and now my face looks patchy...
What's the most expedient and effective scar treatment following skin graft surgery (for basal cell removal) on nose tip?
I am 24 years old and I have scars on my legs from chicken pox. They are light, but still visibile. What cream can I use or bleaching treatments...
Aside from laser treatment, I am really keen on seeking other methods to resolve my acne scars. I have light to moderate ice pick and box scars. I've...
I have hair growth on my neck and from using tweezers on them. There are small dark scars all over my neck. I'm so unhappy and depressed. What can help?
I've been doing research regarding keloid scars. I have heard of injecting Liquid Nitrogen-scar surface is minimally injured while only the deep scar...
Is the Fraxel Repair (fractional) CO2 laser or a traditional (non-fractional) CO2 laser better for reducing scars?
I have a what my dermatologist calls a keloid scar on my neck, this was caused by an accidental, self-inflicted chemical burn. My scar has not grown...
What can you say about Sephyl? Is this better than other fillers? It has been recently approved by the FDA in Oct 2009 for acne and post-op scars.
Is there anyway I can lighten this up? It's really bugging me. Will Dermabrasion help? How about Triluma? Please, are there any treatment that can...
I have two scars (2 cms and 1 cm long) on each side of my upper lip. I am now considering going through cosmetic procedures to get rid of them. What...
I am looking for a a doctor who specializes in scar treatment revision but hopefully knowledgeable of laser techniques for scars. Is there anyone in...
The scar is about 3-4 inches long and very red in color located under my breast area. I already had surgery to reduce the thickness of this scar but I...
How likely is to recur after surgery? My Keloids were caused by acne.
I have had keloids for about 3 yrs I have been waiting in a queue to remove them but just found out I have to go private. Does the removal cost a lot...
What scar cream or product would you lovely doctors on realself recommend? Anything out there that actually works to reduce the size, thickness,...
I have snake bite piercings (two piercings under the lip resembling 'snake bites'). I have had my snake bites for about 4 months now and want to...
If I have acne scarring, redness on my cheekbones, and some brown and red spots, what treatment should I try first to reduce the scarring?
I would like to have the scars around the areolas resulting from breast explantation removed. Is there a PS in the New Orleans area who is experienced...
Is it true that after scar revision surgery, the new scar will be pink for some weeks. Why is that?
Eight months ago, my lips were injected with Juvederm. It was hideous. There was a bump on my lip too. I have since had hyaluronidaise injections and...
Will it be effective? Can anything bad happen from using them? How does this work? Thanks!
What is best treatment for acne scars on the cheeks if I have a budget of $2500? I'm looking for maybe a 30% to 40% improvement. I'm perfectly fine...
Hi. I have a good amount of small keloids on my chest and shoulders from having chest and back acne last summer. I am currently putting Haelen tape on...
Hello, I had a bike accident in May. I now have two scars now, one from about ten stitches over my eyebrow and one from an avulsion on my cheek that...
I did several Fraxel treatment for my acne scars but didn't help my face. My face still looks horrible. What should I do next? Where should I go for a...
I've already undergone two full face dermabrasion sessions a year of healing time in between the two, over 3 years ago. My scarring would be...
I have been advised to use fillers to smooth out an old burn scar and a kind of 'dip' in the skin around the eye area. Do you see this as being...
I have a facial scar which is still very noticeable even after scar revision surgeries. My skin makes unsightly scars, how can they be treated?
Can someone please recommend a doctor in Palm Beach County, Florida for Keloid treatement? I would prefer a treatment with radiation. Thank you!
Hi, I'm a 30-year old from the Philippines. I am really eager to know what is the best treatment for all types of scars?
I had 2 TCA Cross Method...
I've scars on my face from chemical peels. I also have discoloration and freckle. How can I have clean looking face?
I am a 22 year old female and used to pop out pores of pimples due to stress/anxiety. I had hair pimples on my legs. Now they are brownish scars....
I am 3 weeks post-op from an emergency exploratory laparotomy. I now have a vertical abdominal incision which has areas where the skin does not meet...
I had a Tummy Tuck done 5 months ago and I'm unhappy with the placement of the TT scar. I had 4 children and now want to get back in shape but this...
What is the best treatment for an old scar (more than 15 years)? I applied different kinds of creams but nothing changed. Can you help me sort it out?
Most information I've found relates to someone with facial trauma who is experiencing muscle atrophy, but i'm experiencing the opposite. The muscles...
Is it possible to remove a dog bite scar that is more than 10 years old?
When I was 13 months old, I was burned with hot scalding water and got 3rd degree burns on both of my legs (knees down). They had to obviously do skin...
I am an East Asian 32-year-old woman. I have scars all over my legs (these are from little wounds, scratches, bug bites and etc.). They all are...
Hyperpigmented scar on nose from when I accidentally scrapped the tip of my nose. Is there a treatment you would recommend?
It's been about 6 months...
What's the best cream I can use for accident scars that started forming? I had the accident 2 months ago.
Hi, I have a three year old scar in the chest. I got the scar when my mole was removed three years ago, but the cut was deeper than the usual because...
I have a scar in my face, just below my right eye. It looks like a cross, I hate it ! I am 30 years old and I felt all my life ashamed because of it...
I have multiple scars on both my forearms from when I would gouge at my skin. This would leave a sore and would end up as a scar. Is there anything...
What is the best way to remove a scar from a blackhead? I scraped it and now it has gotten pretty dark.
Two years ago I had a Breast reduction. My resulting anchor scars were raised, rope-like, and red. I had both steroid injections and corrective...
I had a brachioplasty a few months ago with an axillary incision only. I now have a hypertrophic, very thick and raised incision. I have had a...
I was bit on the face by a dog. There is a scar from the tear duct down that's about an inch. The tissue on one side is still puffy and a bit hard. It...
I have a third degree burn on my arm that hasn't really diminished over time like some of my other scars from various cuts, scrapes and surgeries....
My skin can best be described as "lumpy", with hypertrophic acne scars covering most of my face. I am a Caucasian female, 41. The scars...
I was in a bike accident 4 weeks ago and injured my face, jaw, and teeth. Above my upper lip up to my nostril, a nickel sized piece of tissue was...
I also waxed my legs, now there are lots of dark spots. What can I do? Please answer my question.
Whatis best way to treat Keloid located on mustache caused by injury to mole?
I have these deep scars on my knees, and they are so rough I have never worn any skirt or dress in my life. Can anything be done about it?
I recently had a fall which resulted in a scar right below the nose the size of almost 1cm in diameter. It's been almost a month and a red, raised...
Thank you for your advice about extensive acne scars on back area. I have had this situation all over my shoulders for almost 10 years. I am...
I had 3 stitches just under my nose and now I have a scar. As you can see in the picture, it's still red after 2 months. My doctor has prescribed...
I'm wondering because I want to get it repierced but first, I want to know if it's a keloid or just hypertrophic scar so I can proceed to find methods...
I had a red dot removed from the tip of my nose and now I have a round dent instead. My derm doctor wants me to wait 6 months before we talk about...
Is Bio-Oil an effective treatment to reduce the appearance of a scar? Or should I consider plastic surgery? I obtained a scar when I fell on a wooden...
When I was 15, I started breaking out. Now I'm turning 21, I have scars all over my face and hands. What can I use? Thank you.
I had a lumpectomy and removal of 3 lymph nodes and radiation on the left side that left me with pulled-in, nasty scars, and a nipple that faces to...
I have had laser hair removal with ND Yag (dark skin tone). During the last session, the technician pulsed thrice in one spot, without a break. I had...
I have about a 2-inch scar on my belly, right below my belly button. Around how much will this kind of scar cost to remove?
I have a large scar on my leg stretching my entire right thigh. I suffered a degloving injury in a bus accident nine years ago. Some sections are...
Just really wanting to know because I have heard that some Laser treatments can cause the dark skin to have a difference in skin pigmentation. If I...
I had a piercing called a dermal anchor in my chest. It ended up rejecting and now I have a pea-shaped scar on my chest. It's raised and it's purple...
My face was accidentally scratched 10 years ago, and I have a 1cm and 3mm thick scar on my face. Will laser treatment for scar removal mutate...
I have a keloid on the front and back part of both my earlobes. I really don't know what the steps are for the Keloid removal of one. How would I go...
I have mild acne scarring. I want to do the Star Lux 1540 laser to help with my scarring. I can't really have any downtime with my job and school so...
Hi, I am a black skinned lady with old scars of over 20 years. They have a kind of white and brownish color. Please, which treatment can I use to at...
I collided with my friends Golden Retriever (don't ask) And it put my teeth through my bottom lip. I have a large ball of scar tissue on the inside,...
I had undergone collage injections. The scars have flatten but the problem is the dark color. What can be done to lighten these scars?
My 2 year old daughter fell on a toy with a sharp edge 4 weeks ago. It was deep but I didn't take her to the ER because it stopped bleeding after 5...
What are the ways in which you can treat keloids and make sure that they never reoccur? Thanks.
I have scars on my legs from bug bites and chicken pox from when I was young. Are there any creams to get rid of the scars or any make up I can buy? I...
If I apply hot water and pressure to a developing keloid scar, will it reduce the scar?
What is the best method to get rid of a scar under my nose and holes on it? I have very noticeable scar under my nose from a surgery as well as two...
I have keloids all over my body. We tried surgery but they grew back twice as big. Now, I'm getting injections, and some of them are working. I...
I want to reduce the appearance of my acne scars. I would like to try Micro-needling. Do you know a doctor in Chicago who carries this treatment in...
I had a car accident about 20 years ago. l had a fractured femur and after the operation, my thigh was badly scarred. The scar starts from the upper...
When I had my tubal ligation the doctor informed me that the scar would be almost in the bottom portion of my belly button and it would hardly be...
What's the best procedure for keloid removal? Mine was caused by acne in my chest. How much does it cost, and what are chances of recurrence after...
I'd like to do something to make my acne scars less noticeable. What is recommended considering I:
am East Indian (skin type 4);
have vitiligo...
How much does scar removal surgery cost? I just need some ballpark pricing info. Thank you!
Are there any surgeons in the New Jersey area that will perform this for me. I would like radiation after wards because I hear that recurrence is...
I was stitched up a little over a year ago, not by a plastic surgeon, unfortunately. The main concern is the indent that it makes. Since its near the...
My keloid is approximately 6 cm in diameter and has been bleeding for a few weeks. Could this infection be cancerous? I have an appointment in a few days.
I have been living with my scar for 5 years now, it was inflicted upon me by my pitbull, he was trying to attack me. If you look close you can see the...
I am 22 years old, and have been suffering from acne for years. The acne is now almost gone, but it has left some scars. I have been researching...
How much does it cost to have a scar revision procedure done? Are prices different depending on where the scar is located?
Does keloid removal at 16 and over pose high risk? I have keloid on my ear.
I had a car accident a long time ago. I was cut on the eyebrow; the scar tissue under the skin raises my eyelid out of symmetry. Is there cosmetic...
What are the advantages of one over the other? Which one is more effective for depressed, rolling acne scars?
I had a breast lift and breast augmentation one year ago, but I still have a little thick, raised scar on the side of my breasts. Can an old raised...
I have scars from a breast augmentation several years ago. After some research, I have found that they may be called keloid scars. What is the best...
Four months ago, I took a drug overdose and slit my left wrist. Thanks to a great therapist, I am doing much better emotionally. The slit wasn't too...
Greetings everybody. What's the best treatment for the scar tissue under the skin? I have a scar tissue occured after a surgery. Thanks a lot.
I have a contracture scar on my nose, how can i remove it? I've had this scar for 4 years and it's now beginning to really bother me. I have read on...
I got some acne scarring that I need to get treated, any knowledge about good doctors? my case is almost like that. Thanks.
I am a 17yr old female. I have PIH on my chin from a fixed drug reaction. This has been going on for about a year and 6 months. I discontinued the...
I have alot of scars all over my body. I'm kinda nervous. I want to talk to someone about it, explain it to me. How much pain will there be and the...
I'm a 20 year old female and a couple of years ago damaged by left thigh by using a razor. There are approximately 10 thin scars scattered across my...
I have a scar in the end of my nose that is approximately 1/2cm in diameter that was caused by a chemical burn last November. Although it has filled...
I had a Hair transplant many years ago and scar revision about 3 years ago. The scar is still red and is uneven in many areas (lower than the rest ...
Hi, I have a scar on my face, a cut that goes from my sideburn to cheek. It's a light red line on the surface only. (If I run my finger along my...
Hi, I am an Indian girl and have a keloid scar on my left cheek. It has been growing for 10 yrs, and I've tried steriod shots to no avail. Can you...
10 years ago, I had gone through removing warts electrically from my lips that produced 2 scars. One on my upper lip which is small on the left side,...
Back in 7th grade, I was messing around with my friends, we all thought it would be "cool" to give each other "smilies" (lighter...
I have a scar on my lower lip. It's hard (callous-like) and I pick at it with my teeth. I believe that it started out as a cold sore. The...
I have a red, raised scar on my chin (partially faded) and I was wondering if it's recommended to have Laser treatment and if so what are the side...
When I was 10 years old, I fell and bumped my head on a concrete wall.
I have a 15-inch long, 6-inch wide skin graft scar on my left bicep caused by 2nd and 3rd degree road rash in a car accident. The donor site is my...
I had cut my hand by knife. After some days, I found deep scars can you help me? Can you please suggest any anti-scar cream which can make me get rid...
My lower teeth went thru my lip and left a bumpy scar (4 weeks ago). I have the most recent picture of its healing. I had the stitches in for 5 days...
I am 49 years old and I have severe scarring on my chest and back from acne as a teenager and into my 20's. I have blackheads, keloid scarring and...
I wanna wear shorts and skirts since I was 12. I need help. Thanks.
I was in a car accident in Las Vegas and the glass shattered onto my legs. Now, I have keloids. Will scar removal help with this scar, or are there...
I have a deep dark scar on the area above the nose of my face. It developed about 10 years ago from acne and was very small, however the patch area is...
I have some old burn scars from when I was a little girl and would like to know what if anything can be done to lighten them or remove them. I am...
Years ago, I had a revision procedure performed on a couple of old chicken pox scars located on my forehead but unfortunately had less than 'ideal'...
I've had staph for about 10 years, and it seems to be gone now, but I have really bad scars on my face, arms, and legs. I just want the ones on my...
I was bit by a dog when I was three and over the last couple years, I have had cool touch laser, Restylane injections, and Fraxel lasers on my cheek....
One plastic surgeon has recommended a zig-zag revision as an optical illusion. The scar runs fairly straight down her nose. Is this standard and/or...
I am a 38 year old south Asian male. I have couple of 13 year old scar in my face. I am not sure about the origin, but could be from some form of...
I had my cheeks pierced for four years, and took them out about six months ago. The holes have now closed, but the indents are still very deep and I...
Hi! I have suffered from acne for years, and it has left scars, especially on my cheeks. I have been considering needling treatments after I have...
I had a consultation with a surgeon in the Chicago area that told me there's nothing he can really do regarding a depressed scar I would like to...
I have multiple keloids on my back and three on my chest. I know that doctors refuse to operate on keloids because of the risks but is it possible to...
I had a shave biopsy done on my nose to remove a small lesion left from a cyst I had a few years ago (I figured it was a hypertrophic scar). The...
Three months ago I saw a dermatologist to have a small acne scar (5mm) removed from my face. I was referred to this dermatologist by my family...
I have a 3-week-old scar on my forehead that is unsightly and I want to ask what treatments are best to reduce its appearance?
I have read here...
I had an accident 1 month ago and i had to go to hospital for 20 stiches on my forehead. now i rub contractubex twice a day -- will that remove my scar?
