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What is the Best Thing to Use for Scar Treatment After a Mommy Makeover? 11 answers

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...

Best Treatment of Forehead Scar on a 3 Yr Old? 9 answers

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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What is the Commonly Used Scar Treatment for Rhinoplasty? 9 answers

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

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Do I Need Scar Treatment at 5 Weeks Post Full Tummy Tuck (photo) 9 answers

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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Can Botox Help Smooth Scars Out? 8 answers

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

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are my breast implant scars normal? is there anything i can do to minimize the visibility of the scars? 8 answers

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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What Else Can Be Done for Upper Blepharplasty Scarring? (photo) 8 answers

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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Options For Hyperpigmentation of Breast Reduction Scars on Light Skin? (photo) 7 answers

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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Would Collagen Induction Therapy (Micro-needling) Be Helpful for Thick Lumpy Facelift Scar? 6 answers

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 Soon Can You Start Applying Scar Creams/oils to Tummy Tuck Scars ??? 6 answers

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

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I Am 5 Days Post-op from Anchor BR- How Can I Best Care For Extensive Scarring? 6 answers

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...

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Can Retin-A Fade Surgical Scars That Are over 6 Months Old? 5 answers

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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Dog Bite Lip Scar Treatment 5 answers

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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Hard Scar Tissue and Horizontal Bump on Lip After Lip Scar Revision 4 answers

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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Scarring Less Likely Using Absorbable Stiches? 4 answers

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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What Can Be Done to Fix an Indentation Scar on Nose? 4 answers

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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Any Fix for a Chicken Pox Nose Scar? (photo) 4 answers

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 I Expect in Terms of Pain After Having Fraxel Laser Treatments to Remove Surgical Scars? 4 answers

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

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How Can I Diminish This Scar from Previous Mole Removal? (photo) 4 answers

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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What is the Best Scar Fading Cream for Dark Skinned Black Women After Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

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

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

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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Do Scars from Breast Augmentation Ever Fade Completely? 4 answers

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...

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Dermabrasion Vs. Laser Treatment for Atrophic Scars 3 answers

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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Dermabond Vs Stitches for Minimizing Scars? 3 answers

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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Will Hematoma Result to a Scar Tissue? 3 answers

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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Knee Scar 3 answers

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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I Have a Small Keloid on my Chest. What Are my Treatment Options? 3 answers

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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What Kind of Treatment Should I Use on Facial Scar? 3 answers

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 Treatments Are Suitable for Smooth White Scars Like Hypopigmentation? 3 answers

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How to Revise a Circular Scar Around Belly Button 3 answers

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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What Causes a Small Bump at the End of a Scar Stitched with Self Dissolving Stitches? 3 answers

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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Indented Scarring - Can I Erase the Dents By Scrapping Off Skin? 3 answers

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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Surgical or Non Surgical Options to Improve Upper Lip Scar on the Vermilion Border 3 answers

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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Icepick Scar Treatment 3 answers

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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What is the Best Way to Improve Dog-ears on a Forehead Scar? 3 answers

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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Help for a Black Male with Surgery Scar Discoloration on Neck 3 answers

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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Excess Scar Tissue From Lip Injury: What Are my Options? 3 answers

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...

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Indented Scar Above Lip From Dog Bite- What Are My Treatment Options? (photo) 3 answers

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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Will my Son's Scar Disappear? 3 answers

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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How Do I Prevent a Hypertrophic Scar from Forming? 3 answers

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...

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What if I Am Still Scarred After Eyelid Surgery After a Year? 3 answers

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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Removing Red Scar from Sunburn on Nose Tip? 2 answers

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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What Can I Use to Prevent a Burn from Scarring Stomach? 2 answers

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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Do I Have Keloid or Hypertrophic Scar? 2 answers

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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Revision On Two Eyebrow Piercing Scars? 2 answers

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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Scar Subcision / Suction 2 answers

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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Can Keloids Be Cured with Topical Steroid Ointment or Cream? 2 answers

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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1 Year Old w/ Forehead Cut 2 answers

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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6" Knife Scar on Face - What Can Help? 2 answers

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

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How to Get Rid of Fat Around a Vertical Abdominal Scar? 2 answers

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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To What Extent Can Laser Therapy Improve the Scar's Appearance? 2 answers

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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Best Treatment for White Scars on Legs 2 answers

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

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Thyroid Surgery Scar 2 answers

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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What's the Most Effective Scar Fade Cream? 2 answers

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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Scar Options After Excision 2 answers

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

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How Can I Remove A Lip Scar? 2 answers

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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Will I Scar from closed cut on the side of my nose? 2 answers

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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What to Do to Prevent Scaring on a 11 Month Old Baby from a 3rd Degree Electrical Burn? 2 answers

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 Do I Get Rid of Demarcation Line and Soften Scar Aound Ear? 2 answers

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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I Am 14 Days P.O. and Getting Keloid Scaring After a Tight Lift and Tt What Should I Do? 2 answers

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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New Scar on my Chin. How Long for Indentation to Even Out? 2 answers

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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Which Would Work Better on Breast Reduction Scars, Silicone Gel or Silicone Sheets? 2 answers

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 2 answers

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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Laser Scar Treatment - Is it Best to Wait? 2 answers

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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What Are My Options For A Forehead Dent That I've Had For Years? (photo) 2 answers

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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15 Year Old Atrophic Scar On Face. Options? 2 answers

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...

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Is It Common to Wait Until the Scar is a Few Months Old Before Using Ointment, Etc.? 2 answers

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

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What Can Be Done About a Hypertrophic, Bright Red Scar That I've Had for Years? 2 answers

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...

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Eye Scar After Car Accident? What Revision Can Be Done? (photo) 2 answers

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...

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I Have Scars from Cuts/Stitches, How Long Should I Wait for Peels/microdermabrasion? 2 answers

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?

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How can I treat scars after home TCA Peel? 2 answers

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...

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Is Kenalog Harmful to Flat Scars? 2 answers

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...

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What Is The Best Treatment Option For a 15 Year Old Depressed Lip Scar? (photo) 2 answers

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...

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Will Fibrous Scars on my Sides Prevent Normal Abdomen Growth if I Become Pregnant? 2 answers

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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Can a Birthmark Be Removed with a Scalpel ? 2 answers

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...

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Discolouration on Rhinplasty Incision, How To Treat? (photo) 2 answers

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...

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What Is A Good Option To Treat Scars Left From Bug Bites? (photo) 2 answers

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...

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Treatment Options For Raised Scar After TCA Peel Under Eye? 2 answers

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...

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Should I Get Steroid Injections to Fresh Scars from a Laparoscopic Procedure? 2 answers

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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Dark Scar from Mole Removal on Buttocks, How Can It Be Treated? (photo) 2 answers

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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Isolagen for Hypertrophic Scars from Hidradenitis Suppurativa? 1 answer

Can Isolagen be used for hypertrophic scars from hidradenitis suppurativa?

How Much Do Steroid Injections for Keloid Removal Cost? 1 answer

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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Deep Scar Laser Treatment Recommendations? 1 answer

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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Treatment Options for Crater/Boxcar Scars on Nose? 1 answer

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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2 Year Old Bumped Forehead. Bump and Laceration - Scarring? 1 answer

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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Best Treatment for Mild Facial Scarring? 1 answer

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

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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Options for Keloid Removal on Ear? 1 answer

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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Thick Burn Scar from 100% TCA 1 answer

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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I’m Ready to Remove the 15year Old Scar/skin Graft on my Shin 1 answer

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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Can Old Scars That Are Still Red Be Treated? 1 answer

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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Higher Chance of Scarring from Stitches Than Skin Glue? 1 answer

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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Which is More Efficient for Sunken cheek Scar Caused by Ulcer - Dermatix Silicone Gel or La Roche-Posay Cicaplast or Other? 1 answer

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Hockey Puck Gash on Forehead. Options to Fix? 1 answer

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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How to Minimize Scars After Stitches Are Taken Out 1 answer

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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Scar Revision on Knee 1 answer

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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Can ReCell Make Scars Barely Visible? 1 answer

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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Hypertrophic Scar - Silicone Sheets or Laser Treatment? 1 answer

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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What Can I Do to Make These Two Surgery Scars on Stomach Less Visible? 1 answer

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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How Do You Know if You Are Prone to Keloids? 1 answer

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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KTP Laser for Scar on Bridge of Nose 1 answer

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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Options to Fix Nose Scar? 1 answer

How to fix picture nose scar

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Help for Recurring and Growing Chest Keloid on an 8 Year Old? 1 answer

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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Can You Fix Scar Tissue That Has Distorted Lip? 1 answer

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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Home Remedies for Chickenpox Scars? 1 answer

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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Is This an Early Hypertrophic Scar? 1 answer

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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Can Anything Be Done for Massive Amounts of Scarring Due to 2nd and 3rd Degree Burns? 1 answer

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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Which is the Best Scar Cream for the Anchor Scar from Having a Breast Lift? 1 answer

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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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 1 answer

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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Any Reputable Medical Centers/Dermatologists Who Specialize in Keloid Laser Treatments Near the Pacific Northwest? 1 answer

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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Scar Revision or Laser for Alarplasty and Columella Scars? 1 answer

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

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Want Help For 3rd Degree Burn Scars 1 answer

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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Is This an Acne Scar or Steroid Atrophy? (photo) 1 answer

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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Upper Lip Scar (Age 31, Male) 1 answer

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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Is It Possible To Remove This Scars From a Fire Cracker Accident? (Photos) 1 answer

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 to Get Rid of Old Surgical Scar in my Tummy? 1 answer

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? 1 answer

Where can I also buy it?

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What Treatment Would Help Mature Old White Scars? 1 answer

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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How Effective is Paper Tape on Surgical Scars? 1 answer

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 Have a Scar That is Lighter Than the Rest of Skin. Any Solutions? 1 answer

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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Scar Revisionist/ Facial Specialist? 1 answer

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...

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Can I Get a Tattoo Over Cutting /Self-Harm Scars? 1 answer

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Doctor Recommendation for Lip Scar Revision in Texas 1 answer

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 Treatment for a Surgery Scar on Knee? 1 answer

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

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Should I See a Plastic Surgeon While I'm Healing from Accident Lacerations (to Help Reduce Scarring)? 1 answer

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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Treatment Options for 2 Mole Removal Scars That Have Already Been Revised? 1 answer

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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How Can I Lessen Scarring Inside the Lower Lip? 1 answer

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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What Kind of Doctor Should I Go See for Pitted Scars? 1 answer

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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How Do I Remove an Old Burn Scar on my Left Thigh? 1 answer

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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How Can I Minimize a Thick, White Scar on the Scalp? 1 answer

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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Scar Treatment: Is Laser the Best Option? 1 answer

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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Scar Revision on Nose and Sterioid Injections 1 answer

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Burn in the Nipple 1 answer

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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When to Remove Scar Surgically on 7 Year Old Child, Wound 2 Month Old? (Photos) 1 answer

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How Noticeable Would a 4mm Nose Tip Skin Graft Be Using Ear Cartilage to Fill in a Scar/depression 1 answer

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What is the Best Treatment for Keloids on the Private Area of a Female? 1 answer

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Dermatologic Surgeon Vs Facial Plastic Surgeon 1 answer

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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Reduction of Redness on my Facial Hypertrophic Scar 1 answer

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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Treatment Options for Indented Scratch Scars on Leg? 1 answer

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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What is the Best Treatment for a Keloid Caused by a Chemical Burn? 1 answer

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...

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Would You Think About Scar Revision for a Child or Wait Until They Are Grown Up? 1 answer

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Depressed Scar on Face-- Caused by Laser Treatment of Mole 1 answer

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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Can I Re-Glue Steri-Strips onto a Cut? 1 answer

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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What Would Reduce a Herpes Scar Appearance? 1 answer

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...

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What Can Be Done to Improve Surgical Knee Scars? 1 answer

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....

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Stomach Scarring Due to 2 Surgeries for Blocked Intestines 1 answer

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

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Can an Abdominal Surgery Scar Be Revised to Be Less Severe? 1 answer

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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What Do Festoon Excision Scars Look Like? 1 answer

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How Long After Nose Surgery Should I Wait to Have a Chicken Pox Scar Revised? 1 answer

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I Have Several Flat White Scars on my Chest and 2 on my Kneck. Will Excision Work? 1 answer

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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Is It Possible to Create a Scar Without Breaking the Skin? 1 answer

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...

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Can the Aftermath of A RPLND Surgery Be Fixed 1 answer

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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What is the Best Treatment for Indented Scars Above the Lips? (photo) 1 answer

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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? 1 answer

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What Is he Best Treatment For An Eyelid Scar? (photo) 1 answer

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Can a Thick Scarred Skin Graft on Knee Be Fixed? 1 answer

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Is Scar Tissue Drier Than Normal Skin? 1 answer

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

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How Do You Erase Small, Deep Scars On The Base Of The Nose From Rhinoplasty? 1 answer

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.

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Is There Anything That Can Be Done About Deep Scars Left from High Doses of Dexamethasone? 1 answer

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...

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Post Scar Revision Treatment on Cheek 1 answer

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...

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What is Best Procedure to Remove Adhesion Scars on Neck from Aggressive Liposuction? 1 answer

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

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Removing Small Dark Liposuction Scars? 1 answer

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...

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Kenelog Injections to Radix 1 answer

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

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What Are My Options To Treat Flat Burn Scars On My Arm? Cortizone Injections? 1 answer

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...

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A Nasty Fall Caused a Depressed Scar On My Nose. Suggestions To Improve Healing/Scarring? 1 answer

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...

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I Am 26 Years Old and Trying to Search for a Treatment for Faceholes and Scars (photo) 1 answer

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...

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Can I Improve the Appearance of a Old Scar? 1 answer

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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Whats the Proper Way to Use Tazorac Gel and Obagi Blender Together to Treat my PIH? 1 answer

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

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What Can I Do About the Scars on my Face? (photo) 1 answer

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...

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I Have a 7 Year Old Scar on my Leg and It's Gotten Larger and Not Gone Away-help? 1 answer

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...

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Non Surgical Scar Treatment 1 answer

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...

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What Type of Scar Removal Exists for a 30 Year Old Tummy Tuck That Keloid? 1 answer

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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Childhood Scars on Black Skin, What is the Best Treatment? (photo) 1 answer

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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Options For a Non Surgical Treatment for Trauma Scar Between Eyebrows? (photo) 1 answer

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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Scar on Tip of Penis - What Can I Do About This? (photo) 1 answer

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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I Had a Bike Accident and I Had Scratch Marks over my Face, What Options Do I Have To Treat This? 1 answer

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

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How Would You Know if You Are Prone to Keloids? 1 answer

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...

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I Have a Hypertrophic Scar from a C Section 2 Years Ago, Can Isotretinoin Worsen the Scar? 1 answer

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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Can Scar Camouflage Tattooing Have Good Results for Large Scar on Face? 1 answer

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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Is Tacrolimus Topical Preparation (Ointment) Suitable for Treatment of Keloids? 1 answer

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

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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 1 answer

Its coverd the whole of my two legs.

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Brest Cream to Use for 20 Year Old Facial Scar? 1 answer

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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Non Surgical Options For Treating Old Scars at Legs? 1 answer

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 to Do About a Small Whitehead Looking Scar Under Eye Post Fat Injection? 1 answer

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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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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?

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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).

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

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

The scar is currently 5 months old.

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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...

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

The scar tissue is from radiation therapy.

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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...

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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....

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Scar Treatment Association - Reputable?

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

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

age 35-44 deformed lips

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...

damage lips options shape stitches

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...

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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...

burn hands

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...

age 18-24 hands scar white

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

Left leg and part of the thigh

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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...

4 months post-op burn feet purple

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...

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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...

mouth options scar tissue wisdom teeth

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?

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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

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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,...

age 25-34 arms female treatment

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...

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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...

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

best burn legs options

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...

corticosteroid injection risk

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...

cold sore lips

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?

drainage surgery timing

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...

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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...

chest hypopigmentation options white

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...

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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...

indentation lips options

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...

accident age 35-44 options under eyes

Can ReCell for Scars Cause Cancer?

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

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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....

cheeks indentation massage options

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...

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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...

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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,...

age 18-24 birthmarks costs discoloration options sensitive skin tone

Opinions On Stem Cell Keloid Treatment?

Is this treatment soon to be reality?

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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...

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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...

age 17 or under hypopigmentation rash sun exposure white spots

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.

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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...

necrosis opinion product wound

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...

allergy legs options

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...

3 weeks post-op blister prevention

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?

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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...

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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...

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Can Fraxel Repair Hypotropic Scars?

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

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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?

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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

accident arms mottled options white

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