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What is the Best Treatment to Eliminate 2nd-degree Burn Scarring on the Face?

Any that has little or no downtime? I have a follow-up appointment for 2nd degree burn facial scars in two weeks with a well known board certified...

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Hyper Pigmented Scars; am I Going in the Right Direction for Treatment? (photo)

Hello Doctors, Over 15 years, due to dermatillomania, I scratched my wounds and created skin deep hyperpigmented scars. I'm under a scar removal...

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Forehead Scar Minimization, What Treatment is Best? (photo)

I am 29. I received a laceration on my forehead on 7/25/12, that required 13 stitches. I left the stitches in for about 7 days and had them removed by...

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What is an Effective Way to Revise Lesions Left from Chicken-pox on the Forehead?

I have 2 lesions on my forehead from chickenpox that I wish to revise. I went to a local plastic surgeon who wanted to excise both lesions, suture...

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Vertically C-section Made in Cuba 6 Years Ago. Was Told That Lipo is the Only Option? (photo)

I had a c-section in Cuba 6 years ago. They did it vertically. I want to remove it but the plastic surgeon I saw told me there is nothing else to do...

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Chickenpox Scar Removal by CO2 Laser?

I have deep chicken pox scars and some are pigmented. I went to visit a dermatologist, and he recommended 4 sessions of a CO2 laser. He said it could...

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Went to a Consultation and the Surgeon Told Me I Was Not Qualified for a Scar Revision but I Do Not Understand Why? (photo)

When I was 10, I'm 18,I got bitten by a dog an the dog tore the right bottom half of my lip and gave me a deep wound on my cheek. The lip scar I do...

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When I Was a Child I Got a Lot of Cuts and Bruises Can Chemical Peel Help Remove the Spots?

My doctor has prescribed retina A I used it and got little result, then microdermabrasion with another cream I think it was klynies 9% to use at night...

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Should I Use Scarprin Gel on Burns and Scars from Grafts?

Two sites recommend scarprin gel; should I add this under my compression garments? i have 3rd degree burn scars from grafts on 1/3 of my body. another...

Radiofrequency Treatment is Safe?

I had many pimples on my nose when I was 17. They eventually cleared up but they left many skin coloured bumps. Now I am 21 yr old female and they...

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