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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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Is Subcision Effective On Boxcar Scars? (photo)

I know that they general rule is subcision is effective for "rolling scars mainly and sometimes boxcar scars." But scars vary so much that I'm not...

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Can ReCell Make Scars Disappear?

Skin on my arm was burned by hot water when I was 4 (now I'm 16). My scar is hypopigmented and about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. Can you please...

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Z-Plasty For Scar Revision Recommended For My Chin? (photo)

I had a fall in 2007 as a result of which i hurt my chin really badly. I had to get my chin stitched. After the 1st stitching i realized the doctor...

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Umbilicoplasty to Remove Scar Above Belly Button? (photo)

I am 22 years old, I have a vertical scar about 1.3 inches tall above my belly button, I was wondering if with a umbilicoplasty this could be solved.

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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?

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Will Mederma Help my Scar?

About 6 years ago I climbed a basketball hoop, and i fell. As I was falling, The tip of my nose hit a nail sticking out of the hoop. I have a red scar...

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Tummy Tucks Arm Lift Scars? What Should I Do?

Chemical peels ? Skin Needle Roller ? cupping massage? microdermabrasion ? which is the best for scars?? chemical peels Citric Acid Malic Acid...

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Does Contractubex Gel and Cica Care Really Works?

I really wondering about contractubex and cica care's affect for hypertrophic scar and other scars. some doctor's said those are useless for scar,...

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