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Opportunities Depressed Scar

Hello, what opportunities are there to improve the appearance of the depressed scar shown in the attachment? Is Excision a useful choice? What else...

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Best Technique for Burn Scar Removal?

I have some small, not so deep, burn scars. I'm considering either some sort of laser treatment or microneedling. Which would work better? I may...

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Is Repair of Diastasis Recti Possible During Scar Revision? (photo)

Hi I am 6 weeks post-op from a full tummy tuck & want my PS to do a scar revision on me at the 6-12 month mark as my scar is very high ( he...

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Small Raised Scar Above Lip. Will it Go Away? (photo)

Ten months ago I tripped and scraped my face on the sidewalk. Everything healed well except for a small scar just above my upper lip. It is slightly...

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Scar Revision on Forehead on Brown Skin? (photo)

Hello I want to have a scar reduced since I know there is no way to completely get rid of it, I had it since I was in the first or second grade and I...

3 doctor answers

What is a Scar Revision? What Is The Technique For Breast Augmentation Scars?

If I was told my incisions were too tight and I need a scar revision. How is that procedure done? Could it make it worse? The incisions were from a...

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Need Help With Scar Revision?

What would give the best result for my scar. One surgeon recommended a straight line closure and another recommended a geometric line closure but said...

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Is Anyone Offering the New Scar Treatment by Lumenis, SCAAR FX?

I recently read that Lumenis just came out with a new handpiece for its Ultra Pulse CO2 system. It's called SCAAR FX. I've seen improvements in my...

V-Tar For Scar Treatment?

Hi! I got a scar several years ago when I fell from a bike. My scar is flat and white. And now I'm using the scaraway silicon gel and the diminishing...

Best Technique For Removal of Two Piercing Holes and a Keloid on Right Ear? What Can I Expect The Cost To Be?

I have a small keloid on the back of my right ear as a result of a bad piercing. I also have two unclosed piercing holes I would like to remove...

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