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How to Remove Scars? 18 answers

I have lots of skin scars. what's best for getting rid of scars?
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What is the Best Keloid Treatment? 15 answers

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...
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Collagen Injections for Facial Scars? 11 answers

Can collagen injections work on facial scars such as chicken pox scars?  The old pock marks really bother me.
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Best Method for Dog Bite Scar Removal? 11 answers

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...
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Getting Rid of Thyroid Surgery Scar 10 answers

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...
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Options to Reduce Old, White Cigarette Burns and knife Scars? 10 answers

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 now...
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Keloids Growing Back After Removal 10 answers

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...
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Can I Remove Scars on my Legs with a Chemical Peel? 9 answers

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...
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Can I Get Rid of my Cheek Piercing Scar? 9 answers

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...
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What Can Be Done for White Scars? 9 answers

Is there anything than can be done to correct white scars that are lighter than my skin color?
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Tying String Around Ear Keloid for Removal? 9 answers

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,...
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What is the Absolute Longest Stitches Should Stay in the Face? 9 answers

I'm going to get two acne scars excised on a Wednesday, but I fear they may be left in too long if I have to wait until at least Monday to get...
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How Can I Get Rid of Old Scars? 9 answers

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...
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Best Hypertrophic Scar Treatment? 8 answers

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...
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Can Fillers Be Used to Correct Surgical Scars? 8 answers

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...
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How Much Does Laser Scar Removal Cost? 6 answers

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...
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Can I Get a Chemical Peel for Scars on my Back? 6 answers

Can you use a chemical peel for white scarring on the back?
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How to Get Rid of Dark Purple and Raised Scar? 6 answers

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...
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Nose Piercing Indentation Mark and Discoloration 6 answers

I recently took out my nose piercing that I had for 3 years. Now there is a visible hole left on my nose and slight discoloration around the area. I...
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What is the Best Laser Treatment for Surgical Scars? 6 answers

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...
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Are Steroid Injections for Keloid Scars Painful? 6 answers

I read somewhere that it is painful to get steroid injections to treat keloids and sometimes it burns. Is this true?
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Scar Removal from Breast Augmentation 6 answers

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.
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Can Silicone Gel Pads Flatten Raised Scar Tissue? 5 answers

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...
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Treatment for Deep Leg Scar? 5 answers

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?
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Treatments to Remove Deep Facial Scar? 5 answers

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...
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Nonsurgical Treatment of Forehead Scar? 5 answers

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...
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Best Keloid Removal Advice for African American Skin? 5 answers

I am African American and have a very thick, very raised, approx. 10 inch keloid scar on my neck, and a trachea scar that turned keloid as well. They...
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How to Get Rid of a Crater Scar on Nose? 5 answers

I recently saw my dermatologist to "shave" off small bump on my nose. She ended up cutting very deep and left me with a crater, which is a...
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Options for Shallow Scarred Pores or Ice Pick Scarring? 4 answers

I have this scarring across both my cheeks, nose, and forehead from years of blackheads and whiteheads. What laser treatment or other options would...
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Scar Removal Treatment for Indented Scars? 4 answers

I have a indented scratch scar on my cheek. Its not red just indented. What treatment will remove this? I really hate it.

How to Remove Old Insect Bite Scars on Legs? 4 answers

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...
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Treatments for Hyperpigmented Scars? 4 answers

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...
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Lip Line Scar Treatment Options 4 answers

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,...
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How to Get Rid of Hot Wax Burn Scar? 4 answers

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...
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Hypertrophic Scar Revision After Breast Reduction? 4 answers

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...
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Does Dermatix Silicone Gel Work for Surgery Scar? 4 answers

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...
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Procedure and Cost for Removing Keloid on Ear? 4 answers

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?
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Options for Abdominal Surgery Scar Revision? 4 answers

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...
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Scar Removal or Fading After Mole Removal on Chest? 4 answers

I have a scar on my chest from a mole that I had tried to remove using BIO-T. The mark that is left now is about three or 4 times the size of the...
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Possible Treatment for Dettol Burn Scar on Face? 4 answers

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...
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Child Facial Scar - What Laser Helps Reduce Appearance? 4 answers

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...
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Best Scar Removal Cream for Black Spots on Legs? 3 answers

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...
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How Can I Get Rid of Bug Bite Scars? 3 answers

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...
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How Much Does Keloid Removal Cost? 3 answers

My boyfriend has a keloid. How much do you think it would cost me to get it removed?
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Best Way to Remove White Scar? 3 answers

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...
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Can Keloids Have Cancer Cells in Them? 3 answers

I am a 36 year old woman, I have a keloid on the back of my right shoulder and inner right forearm. The problem that I have is that they can cause...
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How to Remove Stitch Impressions? 3 answers

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...
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Stem Cell Theraphy for Acne Scars? 3 answers

Will stem cell therapy be promising for future acne scarring treatments?
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How to Reduce Cutting Scars from Self Harm? 3 answers

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.
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What's the Best Scar Removal Treatment for Old Leg Scars? 2 answers

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...
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Solution for Dark Mosquito Bite Scars on Legs? 2 answers

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...
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How to Reduce Very Dark Breast Lift Scars? 2 answers

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...
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How Much Does Punch Excision Scar Revision Cost? 2 answers

How much does punch excision scar revision typically cost per scar? And is Restylane be a good filler for other acne scars?
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How Much Does a Punch Excision Cost? 2 answers

Can a punch excision enhance the appearance of a chicken pox scar ? If so, How much does it cost in the U.S ?
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How to Reduce Scar Tissue on Lip? 2 answers

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...
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Best Way to Remove Facial Keloid? 2 answers

I have a keliod on the right side of face whats the best way of removing it
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Possible to Remove the Scarring from Belly Button Piercing? 2 answers

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,...
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How to Prevent Scarring from Wound on a Baby? 2 answers

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...
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How to Remove Cheek Indents Due to Piercings? 1 answer

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...
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How to Remove Dark Spot from Silver Piercing? 1 answer

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...
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Removing Scar from Lip Piercing? 1 answer

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...
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Best Treatment for Rough Skin, Acne Scars and Enlarged Pores? 1 answer

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...
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Treatment for a Depressed Scar? 1 answer

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...
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Needling, Dermabrasion, or Fillers for Scar Under Eyebrow? 1 answer

I have a "depressed" or "indented" type of scar under my right eyebrow. I'm wondering if the procedure called skin needling would...
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Cost for a Small Keloid Removal? 1 answer

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...
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Nail Scratch Scar Treatment on 4-year-old's Face? 1 answer

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...
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How to Remove Chicken Pox Scars? 1 answer

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...
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Can Hair Grow Back over Scars? 1 answer

I have had surgery on my head for ingrown hairs. I have a couple big scars on my head. Will the hair grow back?
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Best Whitening Cream for Dark Scars? 1 answer

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...
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Possible to Have Vertical C-section Scar Revised to Bikini Line? 1 answer

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...
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Cosmetic Surgery an Option for Discoid Lupus Scars? 1 answer

I have discoid lupus and want to know if cosmetic surgery is an option? I would like to have something done about facial scarring caused by discoid...
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Best Topical Cream for Darks Scars on Legs? 1 answer

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...
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Is It Possible to Completely Remove Chicken Pox Scars on the Face? 1 answer

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...
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Thyroid Surgery Scar Treatment? 1 answer

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...
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Removal for Dark Scars Left by Folliculitis? 1 answer

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...
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