Scarring
Scarring results from acne, surgery, piercing or an injury. Scarring is a sign of skin repair, yet many scars refuse to fade. Raised scarring, hypertrophic or keloid scars, may remain visible for a lifetime. When home scarring treatments fail to fade the scar, a person may visit a dermatologist. Professional scar treatments include dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, and steroid injection. Which scar treatment is worth it? Read scarring tips, Q&A, and reviews by RealSelf.com community members.
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Percent of consumer reviews saying "Yes":
87% Tummy tuck
87% Breast implants
85% Pixel laser
83% Invisalign
81% Blepharoplasty
81% Smart Lipo
79% Facelift
75% Lasik
74% Botox
74% Rhinoplasty
73% Fraxel Repair
73% Permanent makeup
70% Deep FX
68% Active FX
66% Chemical peel
64% Juvederm
61% Restylane
61% Perlane
58% Sculptra
56% Liposuction
55% IPL
53% Fraxel Laser
53% Radiesse
50% Accent XL
49% Mesotherapy
41% Lifestyle lift
40% TITAN
37% Lipodissolve
37% Thermage
33% Brite Smile
18% Velashape
14% Thread lift
10% Velasmooth
Scarring Q + A
Will several laser treatments over the years pose greater scarring risks?
Answered by Toby G. Mayer, MD, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
Read all 1 answers
Can laser treatments be used to minimize Tummy Tuck scar?
Answered by Kenneth R. Francis, MD, New York City Plastic Surgeon
Read all 6 answers
Pain involved and possible over scarring with Fraxel Repair/Restore
Answered by Michael A. Persky, MD, Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Does Pixel treat leg scars and keloids?
Answered by Seema Patel, MD, Philadelphia Doctor
Read all 1 answers
Breast reduction surgery scar treament
Answered by Janie Simmons, MD, Grapevine Doctor
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Scarring products
Scarring news + blog posts
PurCellin Oil in Bio-Oil is promoted as the cure-all for my skin...but is it?
I typically cast a dubious eye when in comes to beauty product that has any of these elements:
1. It's advertised in back-of-magazine or...
Scarring reviews - recent posts
Fraxel Laser: Fraxel Laser resufacing is slightly painful (w/video) read >
I went to have Fraxel laser performed on my entire full face. The Master Esthetician performed the procedure. My face was numbed with...
TCA chemical peel: Not "extremely painful" as some would put it read >
If used as directed, this stuff only produces a MILD stinging. As long as you leave it on less than 3 minutes it should feel like a...
Fraxel Laser: I wish I would have done this a lot sooner! read >
I did a lot of research before ponying up the money to do it.I had read a lot of people who were not happy with the results were only...
