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Mini or Full Tummy Tuck or Liposuction Above the Navel? 20 answers

I am not your typical candidate as my problem tummy area is ABOVE the navel. I had surgery 30 years ago and have a scar from my navel to my pubic bone...

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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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Scar Revision or Liposuction After Full Tummy Tuck 9 answers

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...

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How Can I Remove Old Acne Scars on my Forehead? 8 answers

Hi, I am wondering what I need to do to get rid of old acne scars on my forehead. They are flat and white. I also have some pigmentation. Thanks!

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How Soon After a Breast Lift is Laser Scar Removal Ideal? 6 answers

ALSO during the process of removing the scars, would this include scar tissue around the areolas?

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Fraxel Restore or Fraxel Repair for Facial Scar Treatment? 5 answers

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...

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What Treatment Would You Recommend for Ice Pick Scars? 5 answers

I've been told they are ice pick but i don't know if all of them are ice pick or just some of them. I have a feeling I have a mixture of ice...

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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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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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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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Is It Possible to Remove the Excess Tissue from Lip? 4 answers

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...

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Best Way to Minimize Developing Scar? 4 answers

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...

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Best Treatment for Old White Hot Water Burn Scar? 4 answers

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...

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What Can I Do About a Large Keloid 1 Year Post C-section? 4 answers

I have had 2 c-sections, both formed painful keloid scars. During my second c-section the doctor tried several different techniques to prevent new...

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Laser or Scar Revision 4 answers

I have a scar resulting from elyptical excision of a mole under the skin. The scar is on the upper side of my nose. The site became infected while...

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Could I Have Rocks in my Chin, Which Are Reacting to Laser Treatments? 4 answers

I Received a Hypertrophic Scar After a Laser Treatment. The Doctor Said This Was Because I Had Rocks in my Chin. Is This True? I saw a doctor to...

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Indented Scars on Arms From 10 Years of Drug Use: How Can I Remove Them? 4 answers

I'm always hiding my arms with long sleeves. but im tired of having to do that.. it bothers me so much... they are on both arms. and very indented...

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Can Scar Revision Lower Down Abdominal Scar? 3 answers

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...

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Vertical Surgery Scar on Stomach Possible to Remove? 3 answers

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...

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How to Remove or Improve Facial Scar on 2 Year Old? 3 answers

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...

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Scar Revision for Under Eye Scar from Accident? 3 answers

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...

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How to Reduce Scarring from Piercings? 3 answers

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...

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Scar Revision: Deep Indented Forehead Trauma Scar - Fraxel or W/Z Plasty or Combo? 3 answers

My fiancee's trauma scar on her forehead is indented and looks like she got hit with a hatchet. What scar revision methods would have the best...

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Healed Lip Laceration Resulted in Bump on Inside of Lip, Should I Get It Removed? 3 answers

I recently fell and hurt my bottom lip. I had a semi deep laceration; I did not get stitches. The swelling went away and the actual laceration healed...

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Cheek Scar Removal from Pitbull Attack 3 answers

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...

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How Does Scar Revision Work? The Problem is Not the Scar but the Fat Above It. 3 answers

I originally thought a mini tummy tuck would help but found out here that it wouldn't. The problem with this scar is not the scar itself, but the...

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Is It a Bad Idea to Have a Second Scar Revision on the Side of my Nose? 3 answers

I am a 34 y/o female who unfortunately missed the era of lasers when I had a hemangioma removed from the right side of my nose. It left a noticeable...

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What Can Be Done for Pulled-in Surgery Scars? 3 answers

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...

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What is the Best Scar Removal Method for my Childhood Face Scar? 3 answers

I fell from a motorcycle in my country when I was little and have a scar on my face. I have always been very conscious when people stare at my left...

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What Can Be Done About a Scar That Has Migrated Down After a Thigh Lift? 3 answers

I had a tummy tuck and medial thigh lift 9 weeks ago. I posted this photo previously, but I ran out of space to ask this question. I really...

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How to Address Hairline Scar on an 8-year-old? 3 answers

My daughter is eight and has a hairline scar two inches by five mm how can i get rid of it? the scar is nearly 2 years old now but no hair grows out...

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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 Fix Dent Scar on Nose? 2 answers

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...

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Improving Dog Bite Scar on Face of a Two Year Old? 2 answers

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...

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Help with Scar on Baby's Face from C-section? 2 answers

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...

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Can Vertical Scar on Lip Be Removed? 2 answers

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...

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How Can I Remove a Finger Nail Scratch Scar on Face? 2 answers

My husband hit me by scratching my face. Now, I have a long thin line scar on my cheek right under my right eye. How can I remove this scar?

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Can an African American Get Scar Removal? 2 answers

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...

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Belly Button Scar Removal 2 answers

I got my belly button repierced last May and everything was fine up until like a week ago. A small bump like a pimple formed near it. And I picked it...

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How to Remove a Red Scar? 2 answers

I have a burn scar on my left hand that is the result of an incident that happened this past June. I feel like I've ruined the appearance of the...

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Revision for Thick and Raised Breast Lift Scar? 2 answers

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...

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How Do I Best Get Rid of a Depressed, Colorless Dog Bite Scar from when I Was 4? 2 answers

When I was 4 years old I was bit by a dog and have a very noticeable scar that goes from mid-cheek to my top lip on my right side; I am now 24 years...

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When is It Best to Start Laser Scar Removal? 2 answers

My thirteen year old daugter fell three weeks ago and cut her chin and received 4 stitches. The wound seems to be healing nicely, but I am concerned...

age 17 or under before chin

I Have a Bold Tribal Mark Given to Me when I Was a Child, Options to Get Rid of It? 2 answers

Am a 29 years old female, am from Nigeria,i need to know how i can reduce or remove a bold tribal mark on my cheeck i got when i was a baby, pls...

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I Have a Lot of Pockmarks on my Face. What is the Best Way to Remove Them? (Photo) 2 answers

I am 21, female, from China. I broke out cysts 2 years ago and then they left behind indented scars on both of my cheeks. I need to find a way to...

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What is the Best Option to Remove Wide Flat Horizontal Scar? 2 answers

I had a revision done 4 years ago. The skin where the scar lies is thinner than the surrounding skin.

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How Does Kenalog Work? Does It Actually Destroy Collagen? 2 answers

I developed hypertrophic inframammary scars from bilateral breast lift. Kenalog was injected a few times, but my scars did not respond to treatment as...

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Laser Scar Removal for Surgery Scars? 2 answers

My fiance was attacked by a dog when she was younger. She had a lot of plastic surgery to rebuild her calf. As a result her leg is riddled with scars....

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Will Laser Scar Removal Affect my Ovaries? 2 answers

When i was 16 yrs old .. i had a ovarian cyst removal surgery which left an ugly scar in my abdomen .. so m thinkinn to do a laser to remve ths scar ....

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Best Solution To Remove Scar In Smile Lines? 2 answers

I formed a scar. I went to a derma doctor when I was 15 years and he injected something which flatten it. It lasted a couple months and then came back...

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What Can I Use for 2 Scars and 1 Bruise I Month Post Breast Lift? 2 answers

I wish to get rid of 2 promanant scars and a blue bruise post 1 month breast lift. I am healing very well so far. Please advise. Claudette SA

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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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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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Removing Keloid from Left from Sebaceous Cyst 1 answer

I'm an African American female. I had a sebaceous cyst removed from chest area 3 years ago. It was 1 and 1/2 in. An itchy keloid developed and...

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How to Get Rid of Acne Scar on Upper Chest? 1 answer

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...

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Black Spot Treatment for Arms, Legs and Thighs? 1 answer

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...

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Laser Surgery and Permanent Makeup to Remove Burn Scar? 1 answer

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...

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Old Scar on my Leg. Contractubex Didn't Help Much. Help! 1 answer

Im 34 yrs old asian. Got into a car accident last 2009 and had a minor non-keloid scar on my lower leg. The scar is brown and also a bit dented. Tried...

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Best Scar Removal Treatment for Indented Acne Scars? 1 answer

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...

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Can Reconstructive Surgery Improve Scar Tissue on Lips? 1 answer

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...

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Cream for Scars Caused by Mosquito Bites? 1 answer

Is there a best cream to remove scars on leg caused of mosquito bites?

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How to Fix Exterior Scar from a Tubal Ligation? 1 answer

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...

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Scar Treatment for 27 Year Old, 3rd Degree Burn Scars? 1 answer

I am 30 years old and was in a house fire when I was 3. I have third degree burns over my face arms and knees. I have had skin grafts but I am...

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How to Get Rid of Hypopigmented Scars on Legs? 1 answer

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...

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What's the Proper Scar Removal Method to Clear my Legs? 1 answer

I wanna wear shorts and skirts since I was 12. I need help. Thanks.

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Scar Tissue Removal After Tendon Repair to Index Finger 1 answer

Scar tissue formed and prevented bending of the finger, so I had scar tissue removed from the knuckle and bottom of finger 4 months later. A year...

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Fraxel or Profractional Treatment for Thin, White Scars? 1 answer

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...

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Is It Okay to Use Silicon Scar Sheets on Old Facial Acne Scar? 1 answer

Will it be effective? Can anything bad happen from using them? How does this work? Thanks!

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Options for Hard Scar Tissue from Radiation? 1 answer

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....

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How to Remove Old Scar? 1 answer

How to remove old scar/keloid? I am 19 yrs old now, I've got this scar when I was 12. The length of it maybe 5cm. I have long legs, I can't...

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Topical Treatment to Remove Scar on Knee? 1 answer

I was running and then I slipped on ice and got a cut that's about 2 inches by 1, and I got it about a month ago. I started putting Prefer-on on it...

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What Procedure Would Best Remove a Tribal Mark? 1 answer

Can a tribal mark remove and what to use

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Can Laser Surgery Correct Breast Reduction Scars? 1 answer

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...

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What Are Other Scar Removal Options for Dogbite Scars on Cheek? 1 answer

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....

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Can You Still Get Rid of a Scar That Has Been Sunburnt? 1 answer

In 2008 I had my thyroid removed which left me with a huge scar.It was hypertropic and I received steroid injections for that which helped to a point...

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Next Option to Bleaching Creams for Facial Scar? 1 answer

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...

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What Product Can Be Used for Acne Scars? 1 answer

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.

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Treatment of Third Degree Burns Scar 1 answer

When i was 9 months old, i dropped a kettle of boiling water on myself. As a result, i had severe third degree burns on my chest, face, neck and right...

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What Scar Revision Option is Best for Depressed Linear Scarring on Upper Lip? 1 answer

It's been a month since I have had this depressed linear scar on my upper lip. At first it was from an acne scar, but then I had picked at the...

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Cheek Scar - Options and Cost? 1 answer

I'm now almost nineteen, and when I was four years old I was attacked by a rottweiler Dr. Stark did many of my surgries including plastic. The...

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What Are The Risks of Laser Scar Revision? 1 answer

I Had a Tummy Tuck a Year Ago, my Scar is High in Some Places, Sometimes it's hard to hide my scar, and in some places my scar is wide like it has...

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What Can Be Done to Remove/lessen a Vertical Webbed Scar at Top at Pubic Line? 1 answer

My c-section scar is webbed scar at the crease /groin due to being overweight at 38 15 years ago - sitting while nursing. I didn't realize this...

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Is There a Corrective Procedure for Rectangle Scars Caused from IPL Laser Burns?

2 years ago (8/08) I had IPL laser treatment to remove freckling on my chest at a "Medical Spa". The tech. apparently did NOT know what she...

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DMSO or Preparation H for Keloid Treatment?

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...

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What's the Average Cost of Punch-excision for Large Pores?

I have one large-ish pore (probably no more than 2mm - I'm the one in white) on my cheek that I am looking to get removed. I had a consultation...

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What Can Be Done to Hide White and Brownish Scar?

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...

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Treatment for Acne Scars on Legs?

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....

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Severe Chest and Back Acne Scars Treatment?

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...

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Facial Laceration Repair

I was injured on forehead, received 9 stitches and now they already get removed. Since this accident happened at a hotel (the doorman closed the door...

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Scars from Dermatillomania

Hello Doctors, I'm an india girl of wheatish complexion suffering from Skin Picking Disorder. I don't scratch myself anymore but I have a lot...

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Will Umbilicoplasty Help with Huge Belly Scar?

Hello Im a 29 y/o female that had a liver resection to remove a 10cm benign mass in my liver back in 2005 (I was 24). Surgery was a success and no...

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Red Scar on Forearm

I have this red scar on the under side of my right forearm. I got it about 5 months ago. I was wondering what I can do to make it less-red and less...

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Which Scar Treatments Will Best Improve my (Stomach) Surgical Scars?

I have scars from 2 different procedures (I know my stretch marks are horrible too!) & I'm desperate to do something about them. The dark...

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Can a Scar from Belly Button Piercing Be Fixed?

I had my belly button pierced about 10 years ago. A couple years back the piercing bar got snagged on something and stretched my skin where the...

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Treatment for Eczema Scars on Legs

I am african and have suffered from itchy eczema for 7 years. The scratching has left me with very dark hyperpigmented scars on my legs. No creams are...

African American before eczema legs

What Would be the Best Scar Removal Procedure?

I'm 17 & had 2 feeding tubes & nissen fundoplication surgery when i was 3-8, the long scar has a small bump from tissue build up at the...

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What Can I Use on my Daughter to Remove Scars?

She is 18 months and had second degree burns on face and stomach. the scabs have fallen off in the last couple days and her spots are still red. the...

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Keloid / burn scar on arm

I am 48 yr old white female who burnt herself at the stove and now have a keloid scar on my right arm and burns i tried scare removal cream and does...

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Are There Any Licensed Physicians in Chicago Who Prescribe the ACell Matristem Products to Improve Various Skin Conditions?

I am interested in using the product to improve a skin deformity and scars. I've done searches online and have not located a doctor who can answer...

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