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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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Kenalog Made my Scar Concave: Can This Be Fixed?

My surgeon injected one of my cholecystectomy scars with Kenalog in order to flatten it out. But it worked too well and now it looks like I have a...

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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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What is the Best Ointment/cream/oil/lotion to Use on Surgical Incision Scars?

What is best for softening and smoothing them out? What ingredients should be avoided and how long should this treatment be used for? I specifically...

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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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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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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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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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Scar Revision/Stomach Scar from Surgery? (photo)

I have a scar across vertically on my stomach from a previous surgery. what is the best way to fix this and approximate cost? thanks!

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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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