Best Treatment of Forehead Scar on a 3 Yr Old?

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 the cut....

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Isolagen for Hypertrophic Scars from Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Can Isolagen be used for hypertrophic scars from hidradenitis suppurativa?

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Hard Scar Tissue and Horizontal Bump on Lip After Lip Scar Revision

About 2 years ago i was hit in the mouth playing hockey. My lips were split and immediately stitched up, luckily the cut had not gone above the lip...

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How Much Do Steroid Injections for Keloid Removal Cost?

I live in Orlando, FL and I have a keloid on my earlobe thats not that big. How much do the steroid injections cost?

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Dermabrasion Vs. Laser Treatment for Atrophic Scars

I ended up canceling Fraxel for my atrophic surgical scar because I was not convinced it was the best treatment for me. The anecdotal evidence of the...

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Navel Piercing Scar Repair

After getting pregnant my piercing seemed to stretch causing a "X" shaped stretch mark over the piercing scar. After losing the baby weight...

Knee Scar

I have a appox. 3" scar on my right knee due to a broken patella surgery I had 2 and a half years ago. I am not sure what type of scar I have but...

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Dermabond Vs Stitches for Minimizing Scars?

My 22 months old son fell and his forehead was cut open about 1/2 inches wide. Rushed to ER, they said he needed stitches. I asked if they could glue...

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Deep Scar Laser Treatment Recommendations?

Can anybody recommend a laser to treat deep scar? i had a inner/medial thigh lift in january 2008. of course it left me with a not so nice scar. one...

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Removing Red Scar from Sunburn on Nose Tip?

I had bad sunburn on my nose about 15 yrs ago, and it formed a scab and I picked the scab over and over, and the result was a red scar. The redness...

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Treatment Options for Crater/Boxcar Scars on Nose?

In December 2010 I got some inflamed spots that turned to scabs and were picked prematurely. They left me with these terrible crater scars that...

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Can Retin-A Fade Surgical Scars That Are over 6 Months Old?

I have surgical scars near my eyes. I went through two scar revision surgeries which failed to improve them because the scars spread again after both...

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What Can I Use to Prevent a Burn from Scarring Stomach?

I work in a pizza shop and was bending over the oven, and burnt my stomach yesterday. What can I use so it won't leave a scar?  

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Will Hematoma Result to a Scar Tissue?

A baseball hit me hard in the left cheek, leaving me with a black eye. The bruising has since subsided, but I was left with a bump that I believe is a...

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Revision On Two Eyebrow Piercing Scars?

I got a double eyebrow piercing when I was 16 and I wore it util I turned 18, now I'm 20 an I completely regret it. I took it out because it was...

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Do I Have Keloid or Hypertrophic Scar?

I had major surgery about 11 months ago. A  tumor was removed from my pancreas. At the beginning, the scar looked normal, but 2 months after, I...

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Can Keloids Be Cured with Topical Steroid Ointment or Cream?

If keloids ( About 2x2c) can cure by topical steriod, what kind of steriod can be used?And how to apply? Any complications of long term used? how long...

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I Have a Small Keloid on my Chest. What Are my Treatment Options?

I used to have a mole; however, it was removed resulting in a keloid. I also have a dark border surrounding the keloid. I was wondering what I should...

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Scar Subcision / Suction

I read an article published in June (very new) that suctioning an area of subcision starting 3 days after the procedure greatly improves the outcome,...

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2 Year Old Bumped Forehead. Bump and Laceration - Scarring?

My daughter bumped her forehead on a sharp corner and got a bump. I iced it and it went down, but there was a mark (laceration?) scabbing where she...

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1 Year Old w/ Forehead Cut

My 1-year old got a small but deep cut to her forehead (slightly less than 1/4 inch). The hospital glued it together and placed steristrips. Now 2...

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Dog Bite Lip Scar Treatment

I was bitten by a dog Feb 2010 I had 19 Stitches in my lip what treatments are available. The scar looks like a Cold Sore it is on the side of my lip...

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6" Knife Scar on Face - What Can Help?

I Have a Facial Scar from a Knife. 6" Left Side of Face. What Can Help? Edit: Photo updated

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Can Botox Help Smooth Scars Out?

I recently had foot surgery and am developing a bad scar.

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Hypertrophic Scarring from Belly Button Piercing

HI, I have my belly button pierced and I have hypertrophic scarring at least I think I do...I've had it for 8 months and I think it's healed,...

Will 1 Week Old Second Degree Steam Burn Scars Go Away?

I am 31 years old asian female.i had a bad incident last sunday 10/10/10 while i was trying to open pressure cooker it blew up,got second degree burns...

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Permanent Treatment for Scarred Pores from Face Picking?

I'm 17, have had mild acne with no scarring. Unfortunately I'm a compulsive face picker and I used to pick on my blackheads, which left...

Best Treatment for Mild Facial Scarring?

I've been told that I have "mild" scarring (even though it doesn't seem that way to me) and would benefit from Fraxel Restore. My end goal...

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Which is More Efficient for Sunken cheek Scar Caused by Ulcer - Dermatix Silicone Gel or La Roche-Posay Cicaplast or Other?

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How to Get Rid of Fat Around a Vertical Abdominal Scar?

I had to have a hysterectomy due to placenta previa and my doctor cut me vertical. How can I get rid of the fat around this scar? It doesn't want to...

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Scarring Less Likely Using Absorbable Stiches?

Is stitching of the surgery preferred to be of self-absobing or removable? Which one has more risk to scar? I am male in mid-60's and thinking to have...

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How to Revise a Circular Scar Around Belly Button

2 months ago i had an abdominoplasty, which has been great - except the belly button. As you can see from the attached image, the surgical scar i have...

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I’m Ready to Remove the 15year Old Scar/skin Graft on my Shin

I had melanoma removed in the early 90's and they took out a large circle, the size of a soda can, right on/next to the bone and put in a skin...

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What Kind of Treatment Should I Use on Facial Scar?

I got these 2 scars (1 on my head and 1 on my face) when I crashed on a motorcycle 2 months ago. I'm not sure what type of treatment I should look...

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What Can I Do About Dark Spots from Insect Bites and Keloid Scar?

I have dark spots on my arms, legs, and thighs from flea insect bites. I also have a 8-inch long scar on my right leg starting from the middle of my...

Thick Burn Scar from 100% TCA

Hi, I burned myself with 100% tca from the internet. It was frosted for a week and left gaping holes. I could see fat bubbles underneath. They filled...

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What Causes a Small Bump at the End of a Scar Stitched with Self Dissolving Stitches?

My 2 year old daughter fell and hit her forehead 5 weeks ago on a sharp edge of our bed. A plastic surgeon came to the emergency room and put in self...

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are my breast implant scars normal? is there anything i can do to minimize the visibility of the scars?

About a year ago, I had breast implant surgery (silicone). Several months ago, as the swelling decreased and I lost some weight, the scars beneath my...

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Hockey Puck Gash on Forehead. Options to Fix?

I was playing hockey and got hit with the puck in the forehead leaving a star shaped gash that needed 16 stitches and its still really bumpy and...

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Thyroid Surgery Scar

In July of 2010 I had my thyroid removed. My thyroid had grown into my sternum and my chest needed to be opened to removed the thyroid. I now have 2...

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KTP Laser for Scar on Bridge of Nose

Years ago i had a small mole removed surgically on the bridge of my nose that left a scar. This faded nicely to my skins tone and wasn't...

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Higher Chance of Scarring from Stitches Than Skin Glue?

I received a small cut on the bone below my eyebrow. ER would not call a plastic surgeon and used skin glue. Now, a plastic surgeon wants to cut and...

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Facial Scar on 20-Month-Old Baby

Hi, My daughter is 20 months old and has for a knife cut on her left cheek whish is about 3 inch long. What are the possibilities of getting rid of...

Best Treatment for White Scars on Legs

I Have a Lots of White Scars on Both of my Legs,what's Best for Getting Rid of Scars?

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To What Extent Can Laser Therapy Improve the Scar's Appearance?

I'm a 28/m & i got a traumatic,almost vertical scar running from my hair line in front to the near upper margin of my eyebrow, its like maybe...

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Scar Revision on Knee

Hi, I've previously posted a question re: my knee scar due to a broken patella surgery I had about 2 yrs ago. I have been looking for ways to...

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Options for Keloid Removal on Ear?

How do I get rid of a about 1in Keloid on upper part of my ear? This Keloid was formed when I got my cartridge pierced. I want it gone. I will...

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What Treatments Are Suitable for Smooth White Scars Like Hypopigmentation?

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Icepick Scar Treatment

Can anyone suggest a good treatment for someone with icepick scars. See attached photos. I went to a derma today and she told me these were deep...

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How to Get Rid of Bump on Forehead?

A year ago, I fell head first into a wall while playing basketball. There was a large goose egg soon after the impact, and I later needed to get...

How Do You Diminish a Bruise Scar Caused by Infiltration of Fistula from Dialysis?

I have lupus and was on dialysis for a year. My fistula was infiltrated once which left a huge bruise. I have a dark brown/gray discoloration from the...

Can ReCell Make Scars Barely Visible?

I would like comments from plastic surgeons and dermatologists. Who have performed the ReCell procedure and how the procedure is done.

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Can Old Scars That Are Still Red Be Treated?

Hi, I've had a facial scar from accidentally removing a scab prematurely. The scar is about 3.5 years old now and it is still a light reddish...

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Scar Options After Excision

What can I do to reduce a surgical line after excision? Laser, fillers, etc?

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Is This an Acne Scar or Steroid Atrophy? (photo)

8 months ago I had a Kenalog shot in a cyst. My skin appeared to atrophy in that area a couple days later. Please take a look at my progression photos...

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How to Minimize Scars After Stitches Are Taken Out

I have a 2 inch long incision with stitches in right now that will be taken out in a week. (from moderate atypia) I have to have the same procedure on...

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What Can I Do to Make These Two Surgery Scars on Stomach Less Visible?

I want to get these two scars completely removed, but i have been told that it is impossible. At least, I want them to be less visible. The scars are...

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Options to Fix Nose Scar?

How to fix picture nose scar

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What's the Most Effective Scar Fade Cream?

Hello, I recently had a tummy tuck and now have a long reddish purplish scar. My doc recommended ScarFade cream, however its pretty expensive and my...

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Indented Scarring - Can I Erase the Dents By Scrapping Off Skin?

I have 3 small but noticeable to me indents on my left cheek. Other than this I have very nice skin. My question seems horrific I'm sure. It is...

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How Do You Know if You Are Prone to Keloids?

I am considering getting the asian eyelid surgery done soon. My worst fear is the formation of keloids. Is there a way to tell if you are prone to...

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Any Fix for a Chicken Pox Nose Scar? (photo)

Hello, I have always hated this scar on my nose. My nose already has a hump, and is slightly crooked, so this scar, I feel calls even more attention...

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What Can Be Done to Fix an Indentation Scar on Nose?

Had a small lump removed from my nose. It healed with a deep hole in the middle that looks like a large pore but isn't. Around it the skin is...

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Hypertrophic Scar - Silicone Sheets or Laser Treatment?

I had abdominal surgery 2 years ago to remove cysts & left with 8cm scar. Tried all different oilment,scar cream 6 months after surgery.Tried the...

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Boils Have Left Ugly Scars

I get really bad boils between my thighs, and on my sides, sometimes under my breast. I haven't had them treated because I don't have health...

What Are the Latest Keloid Scar Prevention Measures?

I'm going in for surgery next month and I have a tendency to develop them. I'm African American and 27 years of age.

Treatment Suggestions for Chemical Scar on Nose and Blood Boil?

Can silicone sheets remove a burn scar at the side of my nose due to chemical & a blood boil? Ive been using it for a month now. And i don't...

Can You Fix Scar Tissue That Has Distorted Lip?

Daughter fell and teeth ripped thru under lip and partly on bottom lip. She was stitched in the emergency room and outside healed well. At 4 weeks I...

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How Can I Remove A Lip Scar?

I am unhappy with how my daugther's lips looks and would like to know what possible treatments there are to fix or remove the scar . She bit very...

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Surgical or Non Surgical Options to Improve Upper Lip Scar on the Vermilion Border

Are there possible options that may improve a scar I have on my upper lip. It is an old scar from a dog bite I recived when I was 4 years old. I am a...

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Would Collagen Induction Therapy (Micro-needling) Be Helpful for Thick Lumpy Facelift Scar?

I had a mid-face facelift 3wks ago. The scars at my temporal hairline & are thick & lumpy. Based on my history of wound healing, I am...

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How to Get Rid of Dark Eczema Scarring On Legs? (photo)

I was first diagnosed with chronic eczema when I was 6-years-old, I am now 14 and I have been left with severe dark scarring on my legs. I have been...

How Soon Can You Start Applying Scar Creams/oils to Tummy Tuck Scars ???

What are the best products to use to reduce the scar appearance ??

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Scar on Tip of Penis - What Can I Do About This? (photo)

I have had this scar on the tip of my penis. I am circumcised. It has been there for as long as I can remember (I think I first remember noticing it...

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Best Treatment for Surgical Scars (Mostly Flat, Slightly Indented, Red/Purple)?

I had a fascia lata sling put into my face to improve facial paralysis approx 3 1/2 months ago and the muscle was harvested from my leg. i now have 2...

Can Anything Be Done for Massive Amounts of Scarring Due to 2nd and 3rd Degree Burns?

I was in a gas explosion several months ago, my torso and face are relatively unscathed but my legs are grafted from the knee down to the top of the...

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How Much Will Scar Revision Improve the Dented Surgical Scar on my Elbow?

Hi, I'm a 25 year old female and on the skinny side. When I was 6 years old, I had a botched open elbow surgery in a poor country (where I'm...

Home Remedies for Chickenpox Scars?

I had chickenpox almost 2 and a half years ago. Some scars still seem to exist. They have improved over time but their existence keeps on bothering me...

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Laser Treatment for Acne Scars and Makeup

I want to have a laser scar removal treatment but do not know which type is suitable for me. I think there might be some nodules/pus deep inside my...

Help for Recurring and Growing Chest Keloid on an 8 Year Old?

My 8 year old had large keloid removed from chest. I had steroid injections stopped because it was too traumatic for a child. Now the scar/keloid is...

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Will I Scar from closed cut on the side of my nose?

Hello. I have a closed cut on the side of my nose(about 1.5 cm long)that had 5 stitches. It's only about 2 weeks old. I'm trying to lessen...

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Which is the Best Scar Cream for the Anchor Scar from Having a Breast Lift?

I am currently using biocorneum advanced scar supervision, the nurses at my surgeons' office said it was the best choice, it was kind of expensive...

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Is This an Early Hypertrophic Scar?

I had a thyroglossal cyst removed a week and a half ago, and i'm afraid this is a hypertrophic scar forming on my neck. it's still early in...

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5 Yr Old Daughter w/ Hypertrophic Scar on Forehead

My 5 yrs old daughter met with an accident 5 months ago, she had a cut on her forehead,now its healing but leaving a big bit hypertrophic scar, i am...

Treatment for Hyperpigmented Cutting Scars On Wrist? (photo)

I have about 3 cuttings scars, hypopigmented. Theyre embarassing and Im tired of hiding them. I was wondering what treatments will effectively fix...

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What is Biafine Used For?

I have some chemical burn scars on my face that are a few years old. They have discolored over the years and turned reddish. My doctor has done 2...

Removal of Self Inflicted Scars

Hi i have approx 10 year old self injury scars. Just would like an opinion on whether anything can be done eg fraxel laser to help the appearance of...

My 2 Yr Son Ran into a Corner. Should I Get Surgery Done on my Child or Will the Scar Not Be Ugly and Will His Hair Grow Back

Doctor was goin to put sutures but because my child moved too much he glued it and put stairi strips. The cut looks like it will heal open or as if he...

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Alar Base Reduction Scar

I have rhinoplasty alar base reduction february 03 2011, and on my left nostrils there is a scar from a deep stitch....i put dermatix because i know...

Scar Solution for Dark Spots on Legs

I remember having skin irritations when i was 11 yo. As a result I have these dark spots all over my legs...way darker than my complexion. They vary...

Any Reputable Medical Centers/Dermatologists Who Specialize in Keloid Laser Treatments Near the Pacific Northwest?

I have keloid scars on my chest, and I've heard they require special attention from someone experienced with treating keloids. My insurance...

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Burn Scar from Velashape Treatment. What Laser Treatment (and Cost) Should I Look Into?

On 8/29,I got burned from a velashape treatment on my upper left thigh. Today is 9/29 and there is a dark scar. How do I get rid of it?(I also have a...

Upper Lip Scar (Age 31, Male)

Drs. I am 31. I am male. I have a kind of scar on my upper lip or something similar. Seems that does not exist part of the lip in these areas or lines...

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Options For Hyperpigmentation of Breast Reduction Scars on Light Skin? (photo)

I had a breast reduction done 6 months ago at 19. I do wish more tissue had been taken, but that's not my main issue. I've had darkened...

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Is It Possible To Remove This Scars From a Fire Cracker Accident? (Photos)

Dear Doc, i had scar marks after the fire accident(Fire cracker) in 1991 , i had multiple plastic surgery in Chennai, India but face still has many...

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How Do I Get Rid of Demarcation Line and Soften Scar Aound Ear?

I had co2 about 12 years ago, a face lift about 10 years ago, 2 years ago-4 rounds of fraxel to delete hyperpigmentation that had shown up around my...

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What is the Best Way to Improve Dog-ears on a Forehead Scar?

Two years ago, my daughter had a hemangioma surgically excised from her forehead. The hemangioma was about the size of a nickel. She is now left with...

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Preventative Scar Treatment for Deep Wound on Forehead

I Have a 1.5 Inch Wound on my Forehead Going Downwards from my Hairline, a Very Deep Wound. Although It Looks Very Well Stitched. the stitches have...

What to Do to Prevent Scaring on a 11 Month Old Baby from a 3rd Degree Electrical Burn?

Yesterday, my 11 month old baby injured the back of his hand on a moving upright vacum cleaner causing a 3rd degree and 2nd degree burn. Luckily,...

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How to Get Rid of Old Surgical Scar in my Tummy?

I had an intestinal obstruction surgery when i was 8 months old& it left that scar extending from the right side of my tummy to my belly button...

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Best Cream for Scars / Pigmentation Problem?

Where can I also buy it?

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Is Scar Repairex Cream Good for Scars? or I Should Go for Silicon Sheets?

I had breast lift and augmentation surgery & arm lift surgery 17 days ago and now my doc recomended scar repairex cream for my scars .. i know i...

Indented Scar Above Lip From Dog Bite- What Are My Treatment Options? (photo)

I have indented red scar above my lip from a dog bite 18years ago would a filler help with the appearance? I would love to cover it atleast w/makeup...

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Treatment Options for 2 Mole Removal Scars That Have Already Been Revised?

2 years ago I had a couple of moles removed. The sideburn scar widened and the neck scar became a keloid. 5 months later I had them cut and revised....

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Scar Revision or Laser for Alarplasty and Columella Scars?

Which is more effective ? Are there different methods of scar revision ?

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I Have a Scar That is Lighter Than the Rest of Skin. Any Solutions?

I was kicked in the head by my daughter. It scarred up but did not heal correctly. It has been about 3 months. I have darker skin. My scar healed...

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Dermatix Gel vs Dermatix Silicon Sheet for Breast Augmentation Scars

What is better to use for ugly scars after breast augmentation- Dermatix Ultra gel or Dermatix silicon sheet ? What is more efficient ?

I Am 14 Days P.O. and Getting Keloid Scaring After a Tight Lift and Tt What Should I Do?

I am 14 days P.O. and I am getting keloid scaring in many place after having spiral thigh lift and tt what can I do to help myself and my scar to heal...

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Help for a Black Male with Surgery Scar Discoloration on Neck

May of 2008, I was involved in an incident that nearly claimed my life. The doctors had to make an incision across my neck. The surgery scar was fine...

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What Treatment Would Help Mature Old White Scars?

I have scars over the length of my both of my arms from self injury as an adolescent. They are mature scars(approx. 15 years old)so they are white and...

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New Scar on my Chin. How Long for Indentation to Even Out?

I have new scar on my chin. It is about 7 weeks since the injury. It is still healing. It is indented or slightly atrophic. How long does it take for...

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How Can I Diminish This Scar from Previous Mole Removal? (photo)

Can anyone give me advice on what to use for this scar that formed after I had a mole removed from my chest? The scar tissue has flattened some from...

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How to Repigment a Pink/White Scar After Laser Surgery

I had laser surgery to remove a hyperpigmented scar. The laser made my skin blister, scab, and then fall off. I am now left with pinkish and white...

What Can Be Done for Long White Scars on the Arms from a History of Self-harm/Cutting?

I also have two long keloid scars on my shoulder (which are still red/purple), and two large scars on my abdomen-- although these are almost...

What Treatments Can Reduce Internal Fibrosis Scar Tissue/Adhesion Inside my Right Cheek?

Want Help For 3rd Degree Burn Scars

I want to ask for some helps. A good friend of mine, her daughter got third degree burns, from her chin down to her chest. I can see scars all over...

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How Effective is Paper Tape on Surgical Scars?

I have read that silicone sheets are very effective for scar therapy but i was wondering how well paper tape worked on them as well.

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I Busted my Bottom Lip Open and then I Had It Stitched Back Together but There is a Fat Lump Now, What Can I Do to Get if Fixed?

I was at a bar one night and one thing lead to another and I got into a fight with someone, and ended up splitting open my bottom lip and needed 5...

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Can I Get a Tattoo Over Cutting /Self-Harm Scars?

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4 Year Old Attacked By Dog. Best Forehead Scar Treatment?

My 4 Yr. Old Son Was Attack by a Dog That Left Multiple Lasarations on His Forhead. He has a L shape scare that runs up one side of his forhead and...

Do Cartilage (Helix) Piercings Ever Close?

If I have a cartilage piercing that I want to let close, will it? I've been told that helix piercings shrink but never close. I've been told...

How Do I Remove an Old Burn Scar on my Left Thigh?

I have an old burn scar on my left thigh when i was 10 years old the iron had fallen on my leg when I was ironing, Because of this I can't wear...

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Excess Scar Tissue From Lip Injury: What Are my Options?

About 8 years ago I was in an accident that resulted in my top lip being split in half. I immediatley went to the hospital and received 16 stitches on...

3 doctor answers

What Would Reduce a Herpes Scar Appearance?

Hi , i have a depressed herpes scar on one of my mouth corners , that i got when i was 3 and wasnt treated since nobody knew it was herpes. So i would...

1 doctor answer

What is the Best Treatment for a Surgery Scar on Knee?

I have an onld surgery scar on my knee and I do not want it to be so noticeable.

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Depressed Scar on Face-- Caused by Laser Treatment of Mole

I have a depressed scar on my face due to unexpected result from a laser treatment of mole. It looks like the pic below  but this is not me....

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Doctor Recommendation for Lip Scar Revision in Texas

I am looking for a texas facial plastic surgeon who is very skilled with scar revision of the lips. I have a scar that runs from my upper lip to the...

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What is the Best Thing to Use for Scar Treatment After a Mommy Makeover?

I just had a MM. The drain was taken out today and I was told to lightly message the scar areas with 1% hydrocortisone and vitamin E. I am just...

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When to Remove Scar Surgically on 7 Year Old Child, Wound 2 Month Old? (Photos)

When to remove scar surgically on 7 year old child, wound 2 month old due to fall and impact of floor.Deep y shaped wound on fore head healed leaving...

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Which Scar Healing Products Post Mohs Surgery on Forehead?

Can you please let me know what you think about my using scar healing products for my Mohs surgery scar on my forehead? I had my stitches removed a...

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Should I See a Plastic Surgeon While I'm Healing from Accident Lacerations (to Help Reduce Scarring)?

I Was in an Accident One Month Ago and Had a Laceration on my Forehead, Between my Eyes, Requiring 16 Stiches. The Doctor removing the stiches...

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Scar on Forhead is Lighter then Skin Around It.

My daughter suffered a forehead wound 09/2008. I started putting Mederma on it a month after it healed up. She is half filipino so her natural skin is...

How Can I Lessen Scarring Inside the Lower Lip?

I had a bike accident a month ago and broke my jaw in two places. Although the swelling has gone down considerably and I am now left with some...

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Treatment Options for Sunken Facial Scars

I have 2 scars on my left cheek that can't really be seen unless in the sunlight. One next to my jaw that has some scar tissue. And another one...

Subcision Doctor Recommendations in NYC or Chapel Hill, NC Area

I'm a student who lives in NYC and goes to school in Chapel Hill, NC, so I'm wondering if anyone could recommend a dermatologist who is...

What Else Can Be Done for Upper Blepharplasty Scarring? (photo)

I am almost 8 wks. post op upper bleph & internal brow pexy. Bumpy raised scarring became noticeable shortly after the sutures were removed for...

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Scar Revisionist/ Facial Specialist?

I need to find an excellent doctor to fix a scar on my nose from an excision. I live in PA but can travel to NY or NJ as well. I have some suture...

1 doctor answer

How Do I Prevent a Hypertrophic Scar from Forming?

I had a 5mm-long 4mm-deep cut on my chin 4 days ago.Already have a hypertrophic scar on my chin from a similar cut, so now using Mederma and Dermatrix...

3 doctor answers

Do I Need Scar Repair for my Laparoscopic Surgery Holes? (photo)

These are two holes from a varicolectomy done three weeks ago. The doc used glue and pieces of tape--but no stitches. The tape came off yesterday. It...

How to Get Rid of Burn Scars Caused by Boiling Water

Hello Doctor, I am 28 years old, and last month a boiling water kettel had fallen on my leg, starting from the thigh my leg was burnt. The wound got...

Wart or Scar Tissue on my Face? How Do I Get Rid of This?

I used to have a medium sized brown wart on my face (cauliflower shape & visible root) The steps I took: - Doctor diagnosed it as a wart, froze it...

What is the Commonly Used Scar Treatment for Rhinoplasty?

What is the most commonly used scar treatment for the scar left after open rhinoplasty?

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Why Do Some People Get White Scars After a Wound Heals?

Is there any way of preventing white scars from forming. White scars are harder to treat than dark scar, why is that?

After Blepharoplasty Surgery, is Kelo-cote or Dermatix Ultra Better for Scar Healing?

I am going for a blepharoplasty surgery next month. I am wondering which scar treatment gel is better for a faster recovery after the surgery -...

5 doctor answers

Ear Piercing for Keloid-prone Skin?

I want to get my ears pierced but I have developed keloids before. Should I try again? Is there some type of injection to help prevent keloids from...

Scars Due to Excessive Application of Selsun Blue

I applied selsun blue to cure tinea versicolor, but it burnt my skin due to excessive application, what will I do? Got the scars when I was 14 (now 23).

What Are My Options For A Forehead Dent That I've Had For Years? (photo)

I have a dent on my forehead which I got from an injury when I was a kid. Now I am 28 years old and I can't show my forehead due to this scar. The...

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Scar Revision and Sciton Erbium 1 Week Later - Is This Okay?

I'm having scar revisions on my face then Sciton Erbium laser (test spot behind ear) on them and minor dented scars. I was told to use...

Treatment Options for a Raised Burn Scar?

Hi about 4 years ago I got a self inflicted cigarette burn scar on my upper right arm. It is slightly raised but the color closely resembles my skin...

Product to Relieve Itching from Keloid?

I have a keloid scar above my pubic hairline and it itches like crazy. Is there anything that I can buy over the counter to help?

How Do You Treat a Slightly Depressed Scar on the Face?

A scar that is slightly depressed looks like a dent on the face. If a doctor was going to put a dermal filler under it would that cause it to look lumpy?

Scar Treatment: Is Laser the Best Option?

I had a fibrous popule removed from my nose 6 months ago. It has healed over but there is now a scar on the side of my nose that is red\dark. I am...

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What is the Best Treatment for Indented Scars Above the Lips? (photo)

I've had my scar for about 23 years from an accident. I was hit by a golf club while playing golf as a child - who says golf isn't dangerous....

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Which Would Work Better on Breast Reduction Scars, Silicone Gel or Silicone Sheets?

I've been researching scar treatments for my upcoming breast reduction, and silicone products are often recommended. Scarprin, a silicone gel...

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Best Laser Treatment to Remove Surgical White Scaring

White scaring behind both ears was due to face lift as i have lost a few pounds scaring seems to have become more visible.what treatment would be best...

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When Can I Start Using Silicone Sheets on Scar?

When can we use silicone sheet for the scar (to avoid any widening)after the surgery? Do we use it only when the scar is completely healed ie. a year...

5-FU Injections for Lip Scar. NYC Doctor Recommendations?

A little over a year ago I was in an accident that left me with a lip scar. A few months ago I had a revision that removed some of the scar and helped...

Will my Son's Scar Disappear?

The scar is where his mustache would grow if he was older. I put neosporen on it till the scab fell off and the started applying Mederma faithfully....

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Recommended Removal Method for Painful Keloid?

I have a very painful keloid on my right shoulder. I can't stand for clothes or anyone to touch it. I cannot lay flat on it. I am considering removal....

What is the Cost of Recell?

What Kind of Doctor Should I Go See for Pitted Scars?

Please answer doctors. Since the beginning of this year, Ive been getting pitted scars out of seemingly nowhere. Theyre not huge or too deep, but...

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What is the Best Scar Fading Cream for Dark Skinned Black Women After Tummy Tuck?

What is the Best Scar Fading Cream for Dark Skinned Black Women After Tummy Tuck?

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I Have Used Kelokote for Hypertrophic Scar on Forearm but Didnt Work Wat 2 Do Now Its Been 3 Months

Im female, 22 years of age , i have got cut on my forearm with blade its been 3 months now,it have emerged into hypertrophic scar,i have used kelokote...

Shallow Indents on Face from Squeezing Spots

I am a 20 year old female who has very shallow, surface indents on my skin from squeezing spots. The indents are only noticeable in certain light and...

Childhood Scars on Black Skin, What is the Best Treatment? (photo)

Hi i've having active scars all over my body but mainly on my legs since my childhood, mainly resulting from chicken pox that i had very early. my...

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What is the Best Treatment for Keloids on the Private Area of a Female?

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Do I Need Scar Treatment at 5 Weeks Post Full Tummy Tuck (photo)

Well Yesterday I 5 week Mark of my full TT i went back to see my doctor she couldnt believe her eyes.She was very impressed with my scar & belly...

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How Can I Minimize a Thick, White Scar on the Scalp?

My daughter has a thick, white scar that runs from ear to ear. She had cranial remodeling when she was 15 months old and again when she was 3 1/2...

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Treatment Options for Scar That is Already Flat but Discolored and Wide?

I had a raised scar, hospital treatment was steroid cortisone injections and now the scar looks flat, but its still visible due to the scar's...

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Treatment Options for Indented Scratch Scars on Leg?

I have a series of reddish indented/depressed scars from deep scratches on my inner thighs. They are varied ranging from 1-3mm wide and 0.5-4cm long....

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Which Physician Should I Contact for Keloid Removal?

I'm a keloid removal veteran, having had surgery as a toddler, because my surgeon was able to do the removal after completing a more serious operation...

During a Game of Catch I Was Hit in the Face by a Baseball and my Tooth Went Through my Upper Lip. How Badly Will It Scar?

During a game of catch I was hit in the face by a baseball and my tooth went through my upper lip. It created an upside down V cut that required 3...

Scar Revision on Nose and Sterioid Injections

Hello, I had scar from when I was a kid on the bridge of my nose. I had a scar revision done to remove the skin and now there are small bumps on the...

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Is This Cut on my Face Going to Scar?

Can someone please tell me if this cut is going to scar? Is there anything I can do to the scab to help the healing process? Are there any treatments...

Burn in the Nipple

Well about a month ago i used a massage machine for the breast without cream even though it did said so in the instructions..i think that i burned my...

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How Noticeable Would a 4mm Nose Tip Skin Graft Be Using Ear Cartilage to Fill in a Scar/depression

I have tried fillers and dermabrasion and am not completely satisfied. I was wondering, does the graft become depressed also? and does the colour...

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Busted Lip, White Skin Tissue, How Long Will It Stay? How Do I Get Rid of It?

I recently busted my lips going down stairs and I think I have white skin tissue that has formed over the wound, I don't know what to do about it....

Reduction of Redness on my Facial Hypertrophic Scar

I sustained a facial (chin) injury at the age of 4 when I slipped on ice & fell face first onto a flagstone, which resulted in a scar that healed...

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Can Raised Scar Be Covered by Tattoo?

Hi, I have a raised red scar about 2.5 inches long on my left arm. I want to put a tattoo on that area to cover it up. Is it possible?

How to Fade an Un-even Burn Scar

I had the great idea to brand myself of my deltoid about 2 years ago. a month later i had the even better idea to redo one of the 2 letters because it...

Dermatologic Surgeon Vs Facial Plastic Surgeon

What is the difference between a dermatologic surgeon and a facial plastic surgeon and which would be best to seek out for scar revisions?

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Will Ultrasound Help Soften Scar Tissue?

Will ultrasound (as used by Physical Therapists) help soften scar tissue? As in a hypertropic or surgical scar? If so how often is good to use it?

What Can I Expect in Terms of Pain After Having Fraxel Laser Treatments to Remove Surgical Scars?

Does the pain after Fraxel laser treatments feel mild or more intense, like a sunburn?

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Can an Abdominal Surgery Scar Be Revised to Be Less Severe?

At birth I had three intestinal surgeries that left me with a severe scar across my abdomen. I've always been a bit hesitant about wearing tight...

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Best Treatment and Price for a Bunch of Scars from Peeled Scabs on my Thighs?

When I was younger (I'm 16 now) I used to pick my scabs and now I have a bunch of scab scars on my thighs (both thighs) and I really want to get...

Laser Scar Treatment - Is it Best to Wait?

I have read a lot about the use of lasers on scars and have found that many surgeons like to use lasers early in scar treatment and others wait longer...

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How Can I Treat a Tiny White Scar on my Forearm?

Alar Scars Look Really Bad 2 Months Post Op, What Can I Do? (photo)

Hi, I had alar reduction surgery a little over two months ago. I have seen little information on the internet regarding the problem I seem to be...

Best Procedure for Pick Ax Type Scars Type 3 Skin?

I have a few small dots of these scars not from acne, but from too aggressive subcision. After hearing "they'll go away" they have not....

1 doctor answer

15 Year Old Atrophic Scar On Face. Options?

I have an old atrophic scar on my left cheek 1 cm from the corner of the mouth, it has been there for over 15 years, I was told by my dermatologist...

2 doctor answers

Dark Scar from Mole Removal on Buttocks, How Can It Be Treated? (photo)

About four months ago, I had a mole from my left buttock removed by a dermatologist. Now there's a purplish scar after it has healed. At first it...

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Can I Re-Glue Steri-Strips onto a Cut?

My 2 yr old son ran into a wall and got a deep cut. The Doctor decided to glue the cut shut with steri strips. After about 4 day my son peeled them...

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25 Year Old Burn Scars on Face - Advice?

I had a stove blow up on me about 25years ago as I get older th darker the scars seem to get. One of the scars is above my upper lip the other is on...

How Long After a Deep Salicylic Burn Can I Seek Treatment for the Scar?

I burned my cheek 10 months ago with wart remoever.The area still burns and seems to be healing.How long should i wait to treat the area.

Best Treatment for Fresh Chin Scar

After 5 days, yesterday I had stitches removed from a deep laceration I sustained on my chin. However the dr. was very vague about what I can do from...

I Have Several Flat White Scars on my Chest and 2 on my Kneck. Will Excision Work?

I have several flat white scars on my chest (about 6) and 2 on my kneck. They are mostly between 1 and 2 cm wide and either circular or oval in shape....

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Does ScarPrin Work on Sclerotherapy Hyperpigmentation? Other Recommendations?

I had sclerotherapy done on both legs 2 years ago. My doctor told me the scar or "stain" could take a year or so to fade,& to stay out...

What is the Best Method to Treat Fresh Scars (1-2 Weeks)?

I had a tummy tuck on aug 27, since then i have had steri-strips on. It has now been about 10 days and the strips are starting to come off in some...

Would You Think About Scar Revision for a Child or Wait Until They Are Grown Up?

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What Can Be Done to Improve Surgical Knee Scars?

Hello I got surgery 15 months ago and had troubles with scarring. My scar opened a bit 1 month after surgery so is now not as linear as it should be....

1 doctor answer

Eye Scar After Car Accident? What Revision Can Be Done? (photo)

Hello, 4 weeks ago I was in a car addicent. The resulting scar around my eye and lid has caused my eye to appear essentially 'bug-eyed' with...

2 doctor answers

What is the Best Treatment for a Keloid Caused by a Chemical Burn?

I tried removing a tattoo on my upper arm about two years ago by using a chemical removal product.the chemical formed a large keloid along with scar...

1 doctor answer

What Can Be Done About a Hypertrophic, Bright Red Scar That I've Had for Years?

I had a mole on my neck removed when I was 16 and the result was a bright red, bulging hypertrophic scar. 2 years later I had the scar surgically...

2 doctor answers

Cheek Scar - Do I Need Treatment?

Hello,ive had a scar 1year ago on my cheek from tryin to remove a mole with a razor,i cant notice it raised unless i look at it from the side on a...

What Is he Best Treatment For An Eyelid Scar? (photo)

Greetings. I grazed my eyelid on a pillow zipper by mistake. It bled a little and took a few days to heal. However I am left with a skin accumulation...

1 doctor answer

How Would You Know if You Are Prone to Keloids?

I'm about to get laser tattoo removal. i was reading about keloids and i don't know if i am prone to having them they said they can form...

1 doctor answer

Treatment for Dark Spots (Scars) on Legs

I have dark spots (superficial scars) on my legs. Had it since I was a child (20 years or more). Is there a treatment that is guaranteed? or at least...

Would Filler Help This Indented Scar Between my Eyebrows? (photo)

What would you recommend for treatment of this 20+year old scar between my eyebrows? I have already tried botox, xeomin, dysport, 3 smart xide dot...

2 doctor answers

I Heard That Hybrisil Was Given a Warning Letter and Being Taken off the Market?

I Heard That Hybrisil Was Given a Warning Letter and Being Taken off the Market?

Which is the Best Brand of Silicone Sheeting for Keloid Scars After Breast Augmentation?

I have pretty bad bumpy and red keloids under my breast folds and am getting implants removed along with the keloids. Do heavy implants have any...

5 doctor answers

What Do Festoon Excision Scars Look Like?

Can you try and describe a festoon excision scar? Is it skin color? How thick? Like a blepharoplasy scar? It is a difficult trade off for me.I had a...

1 doctor answer

Scar Treatment Association - Reputable?

I Have Found Some Information in “scar Treatment Association” Website for Using Scar Gel. Are Those Rating Reliable?

What Is The Best Treatment Option For a 15 Year Old Depressed Lip Scar? (photo)

Dear community, what is the best way to treat the depressed scar, visible on the photo? It was caused by an accident with glasses 15 years ago. The...

2 doctor answers

Tummy Tuck Scar Redness 4 Months Post Op Following Scar Cream, Is This Normal?

I had a TT 4 mon ago I am olive skin so my scar was more on the brown side. I was using the silicone sheet everyday. When I saw my surgeon a month...

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What happens if I Cut out my Hypertrophic Scar?

If i cut out my hypertrophic scar and stitch it again with trychiphytic closure, and apply silicone gel and sheet while its still healing , do you...

Why is my Burn Scar a Brown/purple Colour?

About 4 months ago I stepped on a hot marshmallow roaster and burnt my foot (somehow top and bottom-bottom wasn't bad) to what my dad said would...

5-flourouracil (5-fu) for a Lip Scar. Any MDs in Washington DC Who Offer?

I live in Washington DC. I recently had a lip laceration and several stitches in the ED. Now, 1 month later the sutures have absorbed but I am left...

Chemical Burn to Arms and Legs

I have chemical burn scars on my forearms and shins accompanied by some discoloration to large brown patches of surrounding skin. the scars themselves...

Can Bee Venom Improve Scars?

I've been doing a lot of reading and it seems bee venom can improve scars where most methods would otherwise be insanely expensive or fail. It...

I Got Burned in my Face with Hot Grease, Are The Marks Permanent?

I was frying chicken nuggets at work one day and got burned in my face with hot grease, when I went to flip the nuggets the pot slid off the burner...

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Does Tretinoin Cream Cause Micro Scars?

I'm 32 and have been using tretinoin cream .025 for a few months for mild wrinkles and sunspots. Over the past few weeks I have developed micro...

Treatment Options for Hypo / Hyperpigmented Insect Bites?

I have always covered my legs because of insect bits that caused hypo & hyper-pigmentation. I tried getting a Fraxel treatment on a small section....

Can Scar Camouflage Tattooing Have Good Results for Large Scar on Face?

I was told that tattooing pigment into my white scar would help hide it. Is there any danger in doing this and is it effective? Any other recommendations?

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What Can I Use to Reduce Scarring on My 10 Month Old?

My 10 Month Old Fell into a Table Edge and Required 5 Stitches Across Her Eyebrow. The ER doctor recommended Neosporine for the 4 days the stiches are...

Stomach Scarring Due to 2 Surgeries for Blocked Intestines

What type of surgery would improve the look of my stomach?

1 doctor answer

Is It Possible to Create a Scar Without Breaking the Skin?

About 3 weeks ago I took a smack to the cheek from a metal object at mild to moderate force. A bruise developed in the square shape of the object, but...

1 doctor answer

How to Minimize a Hypertrophic Scar on the Nose of a 1 Yr. Old?

The scar is currently 5 months old.

Kenelog Injections to Radix

Will kenelog injections in the radix/glabella area decrease scar tissue or fatty tissue?

1 doctor answer

Can the Aftermath of A RPLND Surgery Be Fixed

About a year and a half ago I underwent a Surgery Called a RPLND. It is a mass Lymph-node disection In which they Cut me open from Chest to pelvic...

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I Have a 7 Year Old Scar on my Leg and It's Gotten Larger and Not Gone Away-help?

When I was about 13 or 14 I had an accident while shaving.It resulted in a vampire like scar,two cuts on my leg, like a figure eight.Over the...

1 doctor answer

What Is A Good Option To Treat Scars Left From Bug Bites? (photo)

I have got bug bite scars and i applied shea butter for few days but i dint find any result.Its been 2-3months but the scars are not lightening.Please...

2 doctor answers

I Have Scars from Cuts/Stitches, How Long Should I Wait for Peels/microdermabrasion?

I was bit by a dog on my face and had to get many stitches, how long should I give my scars to heal before getting microdermabrasion and peels?

2 doctor answers

Is It Possiable to Get Rid of Scar Tissue in the Jaw Muscle?

The scar tissue is from radiation therapy.

Can Lip Piercing Scars Be Treated on the Surface to Improve Appearance?

Once a lip piercing has been removed and been given time to heal to the point where it is just a very shallow crater on the surface of the skin, can...

Ways to Correct Internal Scar Tissue in Cheek?

I got the scar tissue in my cheek (from wisdom teeth extraction that got infected) 4 years ago, I had lots of massages to manage the swelling but it...

I Am 5 Days Post-op from Anchor BR- How Can I Best Care For Extensive Scarring?

I Am 5 Days Post-op from Anchor BR. I Am 56, 5', and Surprised to Have Needed No Pain Meds. I have extensive scarring and would appreciate...

6 doctor answers

How Long After Nose Surgery Should I Wait to Have a Chicken Pox Scar Revised?

I had nose surgery about a month ago, I was wondering how long should I wait before consulting a surgeon about a deep chicken pox scar on my cheek.

1 doctor answer

What Are My Options To Remove Dark Spots and Scars? I Am Nigerian And Have Dark Skin.

Hi. i'm perfect, a nigerian, please i have some dark spots on my legs and scars too which i had when i was about 10years old, and also a scar on...

I Had a Bike Accident and I Had Scratch Marks over my Face, What Options Do I Have To Treat This?

I Had a Bike Accident and I Had Scratch Marks over my Face, What Options Do I Have To Treat This?

1 doctor answer

Self-Mutilation Scars on Arms

I'm a 20 yr old young lady and I've had a rough childhood. One of my arms (upper and lower) have self-mutilation scars (from both cutting and...

Leg Folliculitis From Shaving, Now Left With Dark Brown Scars. Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation? (photo)

Hi! I had leg folliculitis a month ago from shaving..healed just 2 weeks ago and now my legs are dark brown! :( i guess it's the post-inflammatory...

How Can I Get Rid of Bug Bite Scars? (photo)

When i was a child i was bitten by mosquitoes all over my arms and the bites became dark scars that dont ever seem to fade.

What Type of Scar is This? What Are my Options to Return my Stomach to Normal? (photo)

I had abdominal surgery 8 months ago after 3 weeks of healing the incision site ruptured due to abscesses that developed after surgery. I was left...

Laser for New Alar Scars

Is it ok for me to have laser(fraxel re:store) or any sort of scar treatment on the scars at the side of the nose, 7days after alarplasty? Is it too...

How to Fill Nail Scratches Scars On Face?

My small brother scratch my face when i was 5 yrs old now i m 20 now the scars still persists possibly the scars are because of lose of dermis how can...

Whats the Proper Way to Use Tazorac Gel and Obagi Blender Together to Treat my PIH?

Whats the proper way to use the Tazorac gel and Obagi Blender together to treat my PIH scarring?

1 doctor answer

What Will Help Lymph Edema Built Up on One Side of a Surgical Scar?

I had a scar revision from a dog bite scar as a child. The scar originally healed very lopsided (one half of the scar sat higher than the other) After...

Can I Reduce Scar Tissue from Zygomatic Fracture Repair 14 Months Post Op?

In March 2010 I had a mesh plate repair on my zygoma arch following an accident. I have had minimal complications, one minor infection 1 month post...

Do Scars from Breast Augmentation Ever Fade Completely?

Are there ways to get rid of the appearance of scars? I'm just wondering if this surgery will inevitably leave me with permanent scarring, or if...

5 doctor answers

How Do You Erase Small, Deep Scars On The Base Of The Nose From Rhinoplasty?

Time did not erase the deep, small scars on the base of the nose and deep, very noticable scars at the base of the breasts from surgery.

1 doctor answer

How Soon After Suture Indents Should Laser be Carried Out?

How soon should laser be done on suture indents? And, what are the risks involved? What type of laser is best for them? It is driving me crazy that...

What Should I Look at when Buying Silicone Sheeting for Otoplasty Scar?

Hi I got my procedure done 10 weeks ago and my scars are raised and white and I went to another surgeon to get a second opinion and he said that I...

Can I Put a Normal Band Aid over a Surgical Scar During Sleep?

If apply with vitaminc e on top of the scar then cover with a normal band aid, will this hurt the scar healing process? this is just to avoid any...

A Nasty Fall Caused a Depressed Scar On My Nose. Suggestions To Improve Healing/Scarring?

About two weeks ago, I tripped on a sidewalk, and fell face first into some steps. I needed 17 stitches in my forehead, and the bridge of my nose. The...

1 doctor answer

Can a Thick Scarred Skin Graft on Knee Be Fixed?

I had a brown oval birthmark surgically removed 10 yrs ago and had a skin graph to cover the area its really thick and scarred is there any way to fix...

1 doctor answer

How Can I Remove Scars On Legs Caused by Skin Allergies?

The scars are only to my legs i don't know why.. they said its a skin allergies but why only in my legs?? i am so worried and hopeless.. i want to...

Can the Lip Damage Made by Stitches Be Treated? (photo)

Dear docs, I'm a 20 years old male from India. Three months before i met with an accident and a stitching was made in my upper lip. It changed the...

How Do I Minimize the Amount of Scarring if I Have a 3rd Degree Burn?

Hi, at the age of 7 I was severely burn on my arm. It was a 3rd degree burn and I was required to have a skin graph. Now i'm 17 and i still have...

Is There Anything That Can Be Done About Deep Scars Left from High Doses of Dexamethasone?

Is there anything that can be done for loose skin and scarring? My husband had a spinal tumor and was put on very high doses of steriod for almost a...

1 doctor answer

Is Tacrolimus Topical Preparation (Ointment) Suitable for Treatment of Keloids?

Is Tacrolimus Topical Preparation (Ointment) Suitable for Treatment of Keloids?

1 doctor answer

Indented Scar from Punch Biopsy Just Under Eye. What Can I Do?

I had a 4mm punch biopsy on the top of my cheek just under the eye area 10 months ago. It was stitched with 2 removable stitches. It has healed with a...

3 doctor answers

Timing To Use Creams & Injections for Keloids or Hypertrophic Scars in a Face Lift Around the Ears? (photo)

How Long After Surgery Should I Wait to Use Creams & Injections for Keloids or Hypertrophic Scars in a Face Lift Around the Ears

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Is It Common to Wait Until the Scar is a Few Months Old Before Using Ointment, Etc.?

My surgeon likes for scars to "mature" before putting anything other than antibiotic ointment on them.

2 doctor answers

Can a Birthmark Be Removed with a Scalpel ?

I have had a birthmark on my left arm since birth . I use to get bullied and teased about it . When I was older I got depressed and self mutilated...

2 doctor answers

What is Best Procedure to Remove Adhesion Scars on Neck from Aggressive Liposuction?

What would be the best procedure to correct adhesion scars from aggressive liposuction in the neck region? Please explain why your procedure would be...

1 doctor answer

Will Laser Help to Reduce Scar Tissue Which Formed on Cheek?

I suffered a trauma to my cheek 8 months ago. Although the wound has left a small mark, the entire cheek is still swollen and the area directly beside...

What Brand of Silicone Sheeting Do You Recommend for Scar Therapy?

I have tried several brands of silicone sheeting to help improve my tummy tuck scar. How can you tell a good quality product from an ok one? I have...

Treatment Options For Raised Scar After TCA Peel Under Eye?

Can Anyone help. I developed a raised circular scar under my eye after a tca peel done by a dermatologist . She did 3 passes with an 8% tca and then...

2 doctor answers

What is the Best Way to Reduce This Raised Scar (Reddish) on my Lower Jawline?

I had surgery two months ago and as a result there is a small scar left on my lower jaw. I would like to flatten it. I need help.

Is Scar Tissue Drier Than Normal Skin?

Just wondering if scar tissue is generally drier than normal skin. I'm told that the renewed skin resulting from resurfacing procedures is...

1 doctor answer

Discolouration on Rhinplasty Incision, How To Treat? (photo)

Hi, I did an open rhinoplasty surgery two months ago and i noticed there is discoloration on my incision. The discoloration is pretty obvious as my...

2 doctor answers

Should I Get Cortisone Shots for 6 Week Old Mole Removal Scars? (photo)

I had two moles removed about 6 weeks ago from my chest. Before the procedure I asked if I was gonna be left with scars. I was told, don't worry...

For Breast Reduction Scars Which Would Be More Effective, Silicone Gel or Silicone Strips?

I'm having a breast reduction next week and have been researching scar treatment. Scarprin, a silicone gel, seems to be the most highly rated...

What Can I Do About the Scars on my Face? (photo)

I have scars for various reasons on my face. From chicken pox as a child, scratches and even a dent from falling as a child, and most recently acne...

1 doctor answer

Removing Small Dark Liposuction Scars?

I had lipo on my abs/muffin top 14 months ago. I have three incisions that are about half an inch long and 1/4 an inch wide. They're barely...

1 doctor answer

Scar Concealing - Make Up Doesn't Work.

Why do newer facial scars look worse with makeup on them? it seems to crease into the uneven healing skin..is there anything I can do to help it heal...

Non Surgical Scar Treatment

These scars i received 2 months ago from a fight. I dont remember how my face got cut and i didnt go for stiches but i was left with 2 scars. Im...

2 doctor answers

What Are My Options To Treat Flat Burn Scars On My Arm? Cortizone Injections?

I have flat burn scars on my arms does "cortizone injection for scars" help my condition? If not, what direction could be taken to correct...

1 doctor answer

I Am 26 Years Old and Trying to Search for a Treatment for Faceholes and Scars (photo)

I have been facing this problem for the last 2 years. I had gone for dermaroller treatment with no results.I think my skin is bit loose and this might...

1 doctor answer

What Kind of Scar is This? (photo)

What kind of scar? hopin its not going to be hypopigmented because I have others that are darker and not a wavy texture?? Any treatments?

I Have an Accident Scar on my Hand

I had an accident 6 years back and im 23 nw and i have a white patch scar left on my hand n is there any solution to get rid of it without any surgery...

Is Kenalog Harmful to Flat Scars?

I have a small flat burn on my tummy that is red and I have treated it well and it is not raised and is only still very red. my dermatologist talked...

2 doctor answers

Treatments for Suture Indentations?

I am looking for information on suture indents since I cannot find a lot about this online. I am wondering if there are treatments that realistically...

What Are My Best Options For Lip Scar Treatment? (photo)

I cut my upper lip 5 weeks ago playing basketball. It was stitched immediately at the ER but only outside sutures were used even though it was very...

Costs of Treating Keloids and Who Should Carry Out Treatment?

I m burnt by acid two years ago.my doctor done skin graft,now my scar hill to much.and also itch.i consult plastic surgeon and told it seems to be...

1 doctor answer

What Can I Use to Make the Redness Go Away and Help It from Not Scarring? (photo)

Would CryoStem Cell Treatment Peel help??I' ve been using bio oil , aloe vera plant, lavender a derme Scar Gel , and SCARprin with has 100%...

What is the Best Treatment to Help an Open Scar?

When i was 16 i was in a bad car accident that cased me to have tummy surgery. now i have a huge open scar on my stomach. it looks horrrible i would...

Post Scar Revision Treatment on Cheek

I had a scar revision on my cheek, it is 6mm long not in a natural crease. It has been 5 months it isnnt very red anymore but the incision line is...

1 doctor answer

Can Eyebrow Scar Tissue Impinge Nerves and Cause Migraines?

Right eyebrow scar located nearer the inner brow bone. Scar tissue has formed beneath the scar and is very possibly causing my migraine headaches, per...

Opinions On Stem Cell Keloid Treatment?

Is this treatment soon to be reality?

Glued Forehead Wound, Big Gap Now. What To Do? (photo)

My son fell and split his forehead open. At the ER they advised us to use glue instead of stitches. Now 2 weeks later, the glue is peeling off and the...

1 doctor answer

How to Remove a Scar Under the Eye? (photo)

It is 11-12mm long and it is quite deep, what is the best way of removing it, is it a surgical revision or something else?

How can I treat scars after home TCA Peel?

What is a Full Thickness Injury/scar As It Relates to a 35% TCA Peel on Your Hands?  I think this is what happened to my sister with an at...

2 doctor answers

Scars From Mole Removal, Microdermabrasion is Not Working; Any Alternatives? (photo)

It was by removing mole dr burn them out and now she is giving me microderm its been 2 treatments done but i don't think microderm will fix these...

2 doctor answers

Strea C10 & E05 for Subscission Treatment Okay?

Hi,I have big scars on my right and left cheeks and pigmentation on right cheek. Actually I am using strea C10 & E05 (pure C & E vitamin) as...

Are Suture Holes Permanent? What Can I Do to Help This Scar?

I had a excision done 2 weeks ago. The doctor made a very thin line on my face and stitched. We only kept the stiches in for 5 days. the line actually...

Burn Scar on Hand

I am 28 yr old , I got burned at the age of 1 , have a 2 inches wide burn scar on my left arm , how can I get rid of the scar.Can reconstructive...

I Have a Hypertrophic Scar from a C Section 2 Years Ago, Can Isotretinoin Worsen the Scar?

I am 35 and I had a csection a little over 2 years, my scar is horrible, thick and red, I also had mild acne all my life which was controlled when I...

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Options For a Non Surgical Treatment for Trauma Scar Between Eyebrows? (photo)

I had an injury on 12/11 and the sutches were removed in 10 days. I believe when this scar has properly matured it will leave an indentation as a...

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Marks/Spots from Mosquitoe Bites. I've Already Tried 2% Hydroquinone and Cocoa Butter. Are There Any Alternatives? (photo)

I am african american with very sensitive skin. I have spots on legs from mosquito bites, i am embarrassed to show them in minis or shorts. This is...

How Can I Resolve A Cheek Dent After Stitches Were Removed?

I took a hit on my face, and had 2 stitches outside my left cheek and 6 inside. My face was all normal until I removed the 2 stitches on the outside....

Brest Cream to Use for 20 Year Old Facial Scar?

I have had a scar on my face for about 20 years, What is the best cream to use for scar removal?

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What Would You Suggest For This Upper Lip Scar Revision? (photo)

10 years ago i had a upper lip revision where it was cut deep with a scapel and sutured inside and out due to being hit . It looks even worse in bad...

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Removal of an Old Deep Facial Scar (photo)

I am currently 21 years old. When I was 14, I had a mole on my cheek that kept growing and it had to be removed. I was left with a scar. Not only is...

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Options for a Childhood Lip Scar / Deformity

A scar that is 30 years old downward on upper lip. The lip line doesn't match up. There was a surgery with removing some of the tissue over the...

Bacterial Folliculitus - Scar Treatment Options?

I had an extream case of what i was told was bacterial folliculitus on my face. instead of pus comming for the follical..i had dead skin cells in the...

Will Fibrous Scars on my Sides Prevent Normal Abdomen Growth if I Become Pregnant?

I was the surviving twin of a fetus capicus (SP?) and left with a thin layer of unhealed skin over the sides of my torso and part of my back as well...

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How to Get Ride of Hypertrophic Scar from Mole Removal? (photo)

I had moles on my stomach removed 6 mths ago at a med spa with a suprafector which burnt them off. there now unsightly what can I do! Or will they go...

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What Kind of Scar Should I Expect from a Normal Cyst Removal?

A 4mm (four mmm.) sebaceous cyst on the cheek. How big would the scar normally be for a cyst like this? Thank you.

Open Wound Following Cyst Removal On Face, What Can Be Done?

I had a minor cyst removal from my face and the wound was closed with 4 stitches. the problem is that a week later when i had my sutures removed the...

How Difficult is It to Get Surgery Done on Scars from Burning (removal) After 24 Years?

Left leg and part of the thigh

Should I Get Steroid Injections to Fresh Scars from a Laparoscopic Procedure?

Should I get steroid injections to fresh scars from a laparoscopic procedure? I have two cuts to the sides of my belly button.

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What is the Best Way to Treat a Burn Scar?

On New Years eve 2010, we were standing around a fire and it was freezing, I got too close to the metal around the fire and it burnt throuhg my jeans...

Halo Traction Scars on Forehead - Possible Treatment Options?

I quit smoking recently and I would like to get rid of my 15 year old scars. What type of surgery would be appropriate?

Natural Scars Treatment For Mosquito Bites On Legs

Hi hm i got some very old mousquito scars on all over my legs, most of them are so old that u can actually see them but r light but still it makes my...

Non Surgical Options For Treating Old Scars at Legs?

Im 30 years old im shy to wear short because of my old scars at legs i dont have enough money to go for surgical i need & advice for the best...

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What Type of Scar Removal Exists for a 30 Year Old Tummy Tuck That Keloid?

Also, I had flesh color tattoo applied, 25 years ago, to some of the tummy tuck scar and now regret it. How do you remove a flesh colored straight...

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Can Chicken Pox Scars Be Treated With Subcision?

First of all: Are chicken pox scars more similar to boxcar scars or rolling scars or to none of them ? Because I was wondering wether subcision is...

How Can I Get Rid of Scars on my Hands and Legs?

I am 23 yrs old and i have numerous scars on my hands and legs that make me very uncomfortable. I am black and live in kenya. How can i get rid of the...

Can I Improve the Appearance of a Old Scar?

I have a old scar that is 1 inch in length and 3-4 cm width wise on my knee. I cut it open when I was young and should have gotten stitches at that...

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How to Get Rid of Mosquito Bite Scars on Both Arms? (photo)

Good day! I am 26 y.o. and from the Phils. My problem is I have several brown pigments on both arms caused by mosquito bites. I am fair-skinned so...

Severe Scarring on Nose from Herpes Zoster Solution? (photo)

4 months ago , i was diagnosed with herpes zoster , now the infection is gone , i fear very very very severe scarring on my face , specially my nose ,...

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Burn Scar - What is The Best Treatment to Remove The Scar?

Large burn scar on my right hand. What is the best form of treatment?

I Have Flattened Hypertrophic Scars Which Are Still Red. How Do I Get Rid of the Hyperpigmentation?

They are fairly flat and some are even with the rest of my skin tone, however the redness of some of them remains to be a problem. I have tried a...

Options For Hypopigmentation Spot, Treatment Options, Very Minor.

I have a small *so slightly indented* scar from a pimple on my lower back cheek. It could have been within the past 6 months which is maybe why I...

Residual Drainage Scars After Lipo Correction

I got 4 really bad looking scars from where the drains were placed after hi def vaser lipo, how soon can I have them surgically corrected?

Is Having Scar Revision and Indentaions Filled from Neuro Surgery ( Titainium Plate) Safe and are There Specialists in the UK?

What Sort of Scarring is This and How Do I Get Rid of It? (photo)

I've had these scars on my legs for a while now, and they are definitely from picking mosquito bites and picking scabs continuously as i don't...

How to Eliminate Scars from Cold Sores?

Hi. I suffer from recurrent cold sores/HSV1 which usually only occur on the roof of my lips or above my lips and below my nose (never exclusively on...

Is There Any Way to Improve a Hypopigmented White Scar on my Chin?

It is not very large, or raised or depressed. I have heard of relume?

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How Do I Get Rid of a Scar About 25 Years Old the Appearance is White Inside and Dark Around the Heal

Its coverd the whole of my two legs.

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Can ReCell for Scars Cause Cancer?

Can re cell that is used for scars cause cancer?why isn't it fda approved yet?

What Treatment Should Be Used for Bunch Biopsy on Nose to Prevent a Scar?

Do punch biopsies tend to want to widen after suture removal? Would steri strips be in order for a week? What about after that? Any cream or silicon...

What to Do About a Small Whitehead Looking Scar Under Eye Post Fat Injection?

Sorry, don't have pic yet but wondered if you could still comment. it popped up immediately after the injection. only under one eye in the hollow...

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Treatment for Scars from At-Home Mole Removal

I had scar revision in Oct. 2009 for an at-home mole removal procedure gone wrong. The scars from the surgical procedure(on my arms) are still pink,...

Thick Big Scars

When I was 4 years old i drop a hot instant soup you heat in the microwave I'm 22 years old and my scars look white and light pink and thick. What...

Any Suggested Treatment for White Scars As a Result of Chicken Pox?

These are mostly on my arms.....the chicken pox occurred over fifty years ago....

Options To Treat Mark Left From Freezing Pre-cancerous Growth on Face?

I had a pre-cancerous growth frozen about 8 yrs. ago. It left a rather big mark on my face. It is raised up and bumpy, like an orange peel. What can I...

What Are My Options For A White Burn Scar On My Chest?

I have a white scar on my chest from a burn several years ago. It is smooth, but white. I am light skinned but it is very noticeable. Any suggestions...

What Would Your Recommend For Burn Scar Contracture?

I have third degree burns on my stomach. I have had skin graft didnt take and wound vac on 3 months. Now that scar is healing I have scar contracture...

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I Had Folliculitis With Inflammed Spots on my Leg That Turned to Dark Black Spots. Options?

I had folliculitis,so I experienced having inflammed spots on my legs.they turned out to be dark black spots. Scar removing creams did not worked for...

Do Steroid (Cortisone) Shots Eliminate/or Help to Greatly Reduce Redness in Scars.

Do Steroid (Cortisone) Shots Eliminate/or Help to Greatly Reduce Redness in Scars.

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I Have a White Scar/Rash Thing on my Face, How Should I Get Rid of It?

Im only 15 years old and i asked my doc, he said it's because of the sun. It's a white round thing on my face (on my cheeks) I was washing my...

What Can I Do to Reduce Areola Incision Scars? What Type of Laser?

I had surgery that I am extremely happy with almost a year ago, but the scar on my right is more hidden and unnoticeable however the one on my left is...

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I Have an Indented Scar on My Forehead, What Treatments Do You Suggest?

From a childhood accident, it runs diagonally upward from my left eyebrow. Can this be improved? I would prefer laser treatments over surgical, but if...

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Ice-pick Scars Caused by TCA Peel- What Can Be Done?

6 weeks ago I had a TCA peel on my cheeks. They still haven't completely healed, even steroids couldn't deal with redness. Before TCA pell I...

Non Surgical Options For Removing Dark Spots on Black American Skin from Scarring?

As a child i was abused. I am left with a multitude of dark spots due to the scarring. i also have really dark elbows andkness from not cleaning them...

Is Z-plasty and Geometric Line Repair the Same Thing?

I have a facial scar that starts between my eyebrows and goes to the top of the bridge of my nose... its about 14 years old that I want to get...

What Can Be Done to Minimise Scar Appearance of an Upper Lip Reduction?

Can Lasers be use? If not what are the options? The scar is slightly indented along the incision and shows a little during repose. The upper lip also...

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Is It Possible to Get Rid of Scar-like Dark Red/purplish Dots on my Legs? (photo)

I assume they are the results of shaving when I was a teenager (I'm now 28) and has never worn a skirt/dress since then. I still don't know...

What Can Be Done to Multiple Scars and Discoloration? (photo)

I have mild hidradenitis suppurativa and it is now in remission. The scars, however, are still here and they are rock solid and discolored. I just...

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Will Messaging a Lump of Scar Tissue on my Jaw from Getting Hit, Make It Go Away? If not What Options are There?

I was hit in my jaw and now have a lump of scar tissue lumped up. It doesn't hurt but raises the skin and makes my face look fat. If I gently...

Under-eye Scarring From a Car Accident When I was 16

I was in a major car accident when I was 16 (I'm now 42) and broke 9 bones in my face. I had a great plastic surgeon that "put my face back...

Would You Recommend Dermawound for a Rapid Healing of a Fat Necrotic Wound After TT?

Hello, I found a site that recommend a product for a rapid healing of slow healing wounds: Are you familiar with dermawound? Would you recommend to...

What if I Am Still Scarred After Eyelid Surgery After a Year?

I am african american/hispanic tan complexion. I had my eyelid surgery in May 2010 to remove excess skin. When I close my eye the scars are very...

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Which Scar Gel Would You Recommend for a 15 Year Old Keloid Scar? (photo)

I'm a Filipina, present age is 20 and a female. And I have this scar on my right upper body, about 2.5-3 inches below where my right bony clavicle...

Can the Abrasion of a Beard Cause Scarring Atrophy?

I had a breast augmentation two months ago and the scar around my areaola looked perfect until a man´s recently grown beard rubbed against my...

Are Blisters Next to the Vertical Incisions Normal? How Can It Heal W/o Scar?

I had a breast lift with implants 3 weeks ago. In my forth day I notice blisters next to vertical and the horizontal incision. Went to my ps and he...

Minimizing Developing Facial Scar/ When Should Stitches Be Removed? (photo)

Hello im 18 and recently had a laceration above my eyebrow that required 5 stitches. I was told by the doctor to wash the cut out daily with soap and...

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Dettol Scars on my Face. How to Avoid Scars? (photo)

I applied dettol on face days before yesterday and it has burnt my face leaving brown spots (as seen in the pics). I have been applying ice, silvadene...

What Are the Risks of Corticosteroids Injections in Face?

I have needle scarring from restalyn injections around my nasiofolds that have been obvious for 4 years now. I keep thinking they will go away, but...

What Is The Best Treatment for Scarring on the Scalp From Hair Transplant? (photo)

Hi. I have scarring all over my scalp from a hair transplant, so-called "pitting and cobblestoning". You should be able to find some better...

I Have a Blade Cut Scar on my Cheek, What Can I Do To Help It Heal?

I hav this blade cut scar on my cheek not big but uncomfortable i tried mssg it but it peeld off the inner layer whitish idont know how to describ but...

Why Do Some Serious Scars Regain Skin Color, Or Close To It, While Others Do Not? (photo)

Dear Doctors: Last year, I was slashed in the face. Although it has still been under a year, unfortunately it looks like I may end up with a white...

How Can I Get Rid of Black Spots on Legs Caused by Old Mosquito Bites and Chicken Pox?

Can somebody help me with this embarassing legs? Have used several blemishing cream but to no avail. Pls what can I do to reduce the apperance at least?

Do Cortisone Shots Help Old Scars?

I have a large 10 year old scar I got for getting a shot when I was 14 years old. Would a cortisone shot help reducing it? It's a bit raised and a...

Can Fraxel Repair Hypotropic Scars?

My scars are white, flat, and mostly on my shins from injuries.

Exercise After Scar Revision (Abdominal Scar)?

I'm really into fitness/bodybuilding. I have a vertical abdominal scar that I'm considering revising. After the surgery, how long would it be...

Will Indented Scar on Baby's Face Improve over Time?

My three month old daughter dug two fingernails into her upper cheek resulting in two slightly indented red marks. This was a month ago so does this...

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I Have a Scar-like Cut on my Face, Its a Little Bit Deep. It Healed but the Mark is So Visible. How Do I Get Rid of It? (photo)

When I was 9 years old (8 years ago) I was running and hit my face on a commercial bus, I got a deep cut on my face and lost a lot of blood. When it...

I Am a Keloid Former I Wonder if Derma-rollers Would Work on my Indented Facial Scars from Acne and Chicken Pox?

I am a keloid former i wonder if derma-rollers would work on my indented facial scars from acne and chicken pox...please advice... thanks!

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Is It a Permanent Atrophic Scar? (photo)

I am Asian and now is 32 years old. 3 months ago I was cleaning my nose, I accidentally scratched my nose tip.When the scab fell off, I found that the...

Which Treatment is Good for General Body Skin?

Hi,(first of all excuse my english) i'm 21 years old, and i have a lot of scars and big birth spots all over my body, also different skin colors,...

Dark Brown Scars on Knees

I have dark brown scars on both my knees from falling on gravel. Doctor at the time said they are like third degree burn and treated. They have healed...

How to Remove Cuts Scars on Fore Head with the Help of Any Cream?

How to Remove Cuts Scars on Fore Head with the Help of Any Cream?

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Herbal Peel for Surgical Scar on Neck?

I Have a Surgical Scar on the Anterior Part of my Neck,does Herbal Peeling Works on It.

What Are the Best Procedures or Treatments to Get Rid of Genital Scars Caused from Herpes?

What Are the Best Procedures or Treatments to Get Rid of Genital Scars Caused from Herpes?

Scars After Face/Neck Lift. What Can I Do?

I have very bad scars (hypertropic) and also very long scars on my neck after face lift and neck lift.my surgeon has now cut out old scars but new...

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I Was in a Road Accident and Scraped my Right Arm It Has Left a Scar Whitish and Mottled I Would Very Much Like to Remove It

I Was in a Road Accident and Scraped my Right Arm It Has Left a Scar Whitish and Mottled I Would Very Much Like to Remove It

Pink Scar-like Spot on Upper Lip Where Dair Doesn't Grow, What Can I Do?

I recently noticed a small pinkish colored spot on my upper lip(about 1 mm in diameter) where hair does not grow. It is not very big but is still...

Was Dermabond the Wrong Choice in ER to Close Nasal Lacerations on 31yr. Old Wf?

Once the Dermabond falls off (it's been 4 1/2 days today), will it help to minimize the scar by using Mederma and Vit. E oil. Or is there...

How Do I Prevent a Scar from Forming on my Upper Lip from a Piercing I Took Out,

I had a munroe piercing done a week ago.. and I've had too many problems with it so I decided to take it out. How do I prevent a scar from forming...

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Excision of Painful Keloids and Radiation After Breast Reduction?

I have found there is very little information how to deal with extremely painful keloids after breast reduction; some Dr's have indicated they...

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What Are Some Affordable Treatments For Removing Old Scars on my Legs?

Hi..have a good day to you doc.my name is hanna and i have a big problem on my legs.i have a lot of scars and the problem is i dont have a money for...

Can Scar Tissue Burn?

I have a small burn scar on my face. It's not that noticable physically but there's a small burning sensation in it from time to time. It...

Little Response for Red Scars From TCA Peel. What Else Can I Try?

I have had 10 V beam treatments (6 Perfecta) on my lower arms for red, hypertrophic scars due to a TCA peel where I was burned. I have had little...

Can I Transfer Fat into my Canthus to Fill out the Indentations/atrophy As a Result from Keloid Injection? (photo)

I had a eyelid& canthus surgery done last year it left keloid scars around my eye corners.The Dr treated by injecting silicone injection,now the...

What Can I Expect from This Cut? (photo)

Roughly three weeks ago, i got a cut on the left side of my face. it was not a very wide cut, but it was a bit deep, and it bled a lot. I was told at...

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How Much Variation is There in Scars After a Cyst Removal?

How big should the scar be after excision of a 2.5mm cyst? I have been told to expect a 1 cm scar and that seems large to me. Am I being unrealistic...

I Suffer from the Same...dermotillomania...what Do You Recommend for Scar Treatment?

I suffer from dermotillomania also and have leg scars...what do you recommend for treatment?

Does the Epi-derm Silicone Gel Sheets Have Expiration Dates. I Have One That Says Date of Manufacture 1/2010

Does the Epi-derm Silicone Gel Sheets Have Expiration Dates.  I Have One That Says Date of Manufacture 1/2010

Tribal Marks on My Face, How Do I Rid of Them? (photo)

Tribal Marks on My Face, How Do I Rid of Them? Hard to look in the Mirror.Am a University Undergraduate of 19.A Girl.

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Can Micro Needling Get Rid of Scars on Legs?

Im 15 and summer is coming up soon. I have alot of bug bite scars on my legs, is there any way i can make then go away. before it didnt matter but now...

My Two Year Old Son Just Got Stitches on His Arm and I Notice That the Area is Red and It Has a Lump. It's That Normal?

My Two Year Old Son Just Got Stitches on His Arm and I Notice That the Area is Red and It Has a Lump. It's That Normal?

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What is the Best Cream for Healing the Scars That is Caused by Injections for Cancer Treatments?

My friend has cancer and he has got too many scars on his hand caused by chemo and all the injections that are directly going to his vessels, the...

How Much Time Would It Take For a Scar on Scalp To Fade Without Treatment?

I was injured on my head, beneath the hairs, in what time would the scar on scalp vanish?

Want to Remove Marks From Accident, What Do You Suggest?

Hi, I am omkar (23 years). I had an accident on 08th November. I was under treatment for few days after that doctor suggested me to use dremz ultra on...

What Treatment Would Give Me Optimal Results For Facial Scars? (photo)

I dont have enough room to explain my life story like I would like to and due to the limited info I can give I would like to get straight to the point...

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I Have 3 Tiny Round Depressions Under my Eyes from Bumps That Were Removed. Can This Be Improved? Hard to Apply Makeup

Had these removed and it looks like three tiny shallow holes. Can anything be done?

Revision For Indents Leftover From My Bridge Peircing?

About three months ago I peirced it myself. The peircing started migrateing and became very uneven. I took it out a month ago and it still looks the same.

Chest Scar Since Birth, Best Way to Flatten Out? (photo)

Hello Doctors, After a surgery at birth (25 yrs ago) I have had this scar on my chest in between my breasts (closer to my left breast). I have had...

Can I Treat A Scar On My Hand From Boiling Water? (photo)

It has been 3months; first degree burn.

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Nasal Trauma and Expected Skin Scar. Preventative Measures? (photo)

I had a facial trauma 3 weeks ago and i had a lacerated wound on my nose and it is healing slowly each day is slightly better r but i am concerned...

How Can I Improve a 10 Year Old Nasal Scar (Hypertrophic or Keloid)? (photo)

Hi! I had alarplasty 10 years ago and after a few weeks from the operation, some unsightly raised bumps developed which look like shiny pimples but...

Can This Scar Be Revised, Improved or Removed? (photo)

This scar is 48 years old. I fell on a rock when I was a child in November of 1963. It's created some emotional problems for me over the years....

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I Have Very Sensitive Skin That Got Severely Damaged with Pro Active. Cured Me of Acne,but Severely Scarred the Pores

I have very sensitive skin that got severely damaged with Pro Active.Pro Active cured me of Acne,but severely scarred the pores in my nose and cheeks...

Flat Pale Scar on Penis. What Are my Options?

I have a scar on my penis as a result of having a fordyce spot surgically removed. I use silicone sheets for months which resulted in a flat pale scar...

Dermal Filler for Small Facial Scar?

I have a scar on my cheeck that's about an inch long and the exat width of a fingernail. it's not very deep but it is depressed. will a dermal...

Deep Pitted Scar on Chin What is the Best Method of Surgery? (photo)

Hello i need some advice on cosmetic surgery I have a deep scar on my chin from an accident that happend 10 years ago. In the past year my skin has...

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Any Good Creams for Curing Post Pregnancy Scars ?

After the delivery of our first baby peter 10 months back, the pregnancy scars on my body is really becoming a topic of stress. They really look scary...

Scar on Cheek Below Eye has Lumps and is Painful. What Are My Options? (photos)

I was in a car accident 6 weeks ago and ended up with a broken nose, some lacerations below my eyebrow (10 stitches) and another cut (3 stitches)1/2...

Scar from Thyroid Surgery

I am prone to keLoid scars and just went through thyroid surgery. While the incision was relatively small, I'm sure that I will end up with a...

How Does Punch Graft Work for Ice Pick Scars?

I will have this procedure. My question is: the graft works as a permanet filler?, or rejoining with adjacent tissues? if after I clear up my skin, it...

How to Remove a Dark Spot From Face That Was A Result of Herpes Zoster?

10 year ago I had infected with herpes zoster on my right face and after recovering their is a dark spot on my face. Now I want that spot must be...

I Have Some Rolling Scars That I Am Going to Treat with Excision and Laser, How Long Do I Wait Between the Two?

I am going to have some scars treated with excision and then laser, how long after the excision would be best to have my skin lasered with fraxel?...

What is the Treatment for Old Scars Caused by Burn?

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Can I Go with Fraxanal Laser Again ?( to Remove Post Burns)? (photo)

I have two post burns on my face actually these two appeared 3 years back when i used lemon juice daily. now i am taking fraxanal laser(i think its...

How to Remove my 1yr Old Chicken Pox Scars? (photo)

I had my chcken pox scars due to scatching and maybe because of early madication..they are all over my body, legs, arms and a little in my face.how...

Will Circular Black Scar Be Gone From Using Dettol Over a Scratch?

I just had nail scratch on my cheek and i stupidly applied dettol and it left a circular dark spot. Will it be gone? i am really scared. i am given...

Treatment Remedies for Vanishing Light Brown Marks on Face Due to Hot Water Burn ?

Hello everybody,i am a person of Indian origin i had hot water and vapor burns on face 15 days back now the lesions have healed completely but have...

Pseudofolliculitus Treatment

I m 32y male. I have pseudofolliculitus on my neck. Electrocautery has not performed effectively. what is other suitable treatment that would not...

What is the Rough Estimate to Close a Cheek Piercing? (photo)

Hello , i pierce my cheek (face) four years ago , got into a accident three years ago that resulted on, one of the my piercing damage and wont close...

Are There Certain Foods That Aggrevate or Increase Keloid Nerve Pain?

Are There Certain Foods That Aggrevate or Increase Keloid Nerve Pain?

Skin Grafts to Replace Hypetrophic Scars? (photo)

I had a tattoo excision performed on my forearm. The resulting scar turned hypetrophic and turned out to be much worse than I had ever expected or was...

I Have Large Scars All Over, How Can I Lighten Them and Even out my Skintone? (photo)

When I was younger I suffered from anxiety and depression and used to scratch open wounds on my skin until they scarred. I had eczema too, which...

What Are the Options Available for Improving the Appearance of a Parotidectomy Scar?

It was done with a blair's incision. Is Fraxel viable? What sort of results can I expect?

Fell on Knee. Wound Closed Up But It Is Still Dark Red? (photo)

I fell on my knees really hard while jogging. I fell on pavement. my wound closed up but its still dark red . its very large and ugly. will this leave...

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Old Scar Treatment with Micropore Tape?

I understand that there is no real study that shows taping scars with Micropore tape is guaranteed to work. However, I have came across so many others...

How to Get Rid Old Chicken Pox Marks, I've Had Since Childhood?

They are all on my lower legs ,is there something i can use , or some kind of bleaching cream,cause i dont know what else to do.please.

C-Section Scar Repair? (photo)

I have an awful C-section scar (approximately 2 ft long) for 30 years now I have started having problems with pain in the lower scared area. I have...

What is the Best Laser Treatment for Old Surgery Scar?

I had a mouth surgery more than 10 years ago, the scar was from mouth to neck, what is the best laser treatment for this kind of scar?

Dog Bite Scar on Chin. How Long Should I Cont. To Press With Peptides?

My friend has a hardly noticeable dog bite scar on her chin. He had it stitched by a plastic surgeon. How long should he continue to press on it with...

What is Really the Best Thing for Scars? Especially Surgical Scars Under the Breasts?

I can usually find any answer to my questions on the internet, but how to treat scars has got me stumped. What is truly the best thing to treat scars,...

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What Kind of Chemical Peel Can Help with Mosquito Bite Scars on my Legs from Child Hood? and if Chemicals Cant Work Than What?

What Kind of Chemical Peel Can Help with Mosquito Bite Scars on my Legs from Child Hood? and if Chemicals Cant Work Than What?

How to Heal Herpes 2 Scars?

Help please doc, i have had herpes scars for three years and they still wont heal. is there anything i can do to clear up these scars, creams and gel...

I Am Prone to Keloids. So Will Hpv Injections Cause Them to Grow?

I Am Prone to Keloids. So Will Hpv Injections Cause Them to Grow?

Red Burn Spots On Face From Grease. Options? (photo)

Sprayed in the Face with a Grease Remover for the Stove and Now my Face Burns and Has Red Spots All over It. How Can I Treat It? face

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What Can I Do to Fade my Self Harm Scars? (photo)

I have large self-harm scars on my shoulders. I have them on my wrist as well, but these bother me more. Other than bio-oil or anything is there any...

How to Remove Scars of Hot Water from my Face?

Hello, it just happen yesterday in my kitchen, the boiling water fall on my face near to right side eye lid and in fore-head mostly. so could u help...

Fluorouracil 5-FU Injection? Doctor Referral?

Why is it so hard to find a doctor/derm/ps that offers this for hypertrophic scars? I contemplating on buying it online and injecting it myself...

1 doctor answer

How Do I Heal a Little Bump on my Cartilage Piercing?

One month ago I got my cartilage with a gun at Claire's. I always cleaned it with their solution and it doesn't hurt much or anything. Today I...

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Asian Male with Small Old Surgical Scars, Perhaps Hyperpigmentation?

I have two brown surgical scars on my upper abdomen about an inch long each. I have tried just about everything to try to lighten them (silicone gel,...

Do Laser Treatments Cause Pigment Cells to Be Destroyed in Scars?

I have a shiny scar caused by a glass accident. I am skeptical that laser treatments such as Fraxel and CO2 resurfacing, would cause the shiny scar to...

3 Year Old with Dog Scratch Across Cheek, Approx. 8 Months Ago. Looking into Laser Treatments? (photo)

My 3 yr old was with my inlaws at a family members house & my daughter was scratched on her left cheek by their dog. The scar is approx. 2 cm long...

Discoloration After Breast Surgery?

I had a breast removed in Nov and a scab form and game off which left a large area that is dicoloration-- the breast it self is healed - in another...

How Best to Treat Mild Spot (Not Acne) Scarring on Forehead with a Few Ice Pick Scars on Nose Without Damaging Lasers? (photo)

I have mild scarring on my forehead from an old wound and previous and occassionally reoccurring spots, not acne. (Ignore the red dots in the photo,...

Is Skin Damage Scarring Done by a Laser the Same As Acne Scarring and Should It Be Treated As Such?.

Is Skin Damage Scarring Done by a Laser the Same As Acne Scarring and Should It Be Treated As Such?.

Scars From Mosquito Bites. Tried TCA with No Results. Recommendations?

I scratched my mosquito bites, which resulted to many scars mainly on my legs and arms. I have huge dark scars, i tried tca peel 20% five times still...

How Do You Get Rid of Shallow Burn Scars on Your Ribs?

How Do You Get Rid of Shallow Burn Scars on Your Ribs?

How Can I Eliminate the Scars on my Legs? (photo)

I am so worried because .. i have so many scars on my legs .. and i am a teenager. i cant go to school comfortably because people could see it. due to...

Dark Scars on Legs. What Are my Options? (photo)

I have these areas on my lower legs- and ONLY my lower leg that show my pores and actually have these dark sometimes red (like the way it look after...

Revision of Pacemaker Implantation Scars? (photo)

Although I've had a pacemaker since I'm 5 (now 42), this is the first time I've had it implanted through an incision near the clavicle. I have twin...

Can a Cortisone Shot Permanently Work to Keep Hypertrophic Scars from Re-occurring?

Can a Cortisone Shot Permanently Work to Keep Hypertrophic Scars from Re-occurring?