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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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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 -...

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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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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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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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Scar Revision or Laser for Alarplasty and Columella Scars?

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

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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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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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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 ?

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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