Scars
Scars information and scars-related postings created by members of the RealSelf.com community
Scars questions & answers
Correcting scars from peeling away skin after a chemical peel
Answered by Ronald Shelton, MD, New York City Dermatologist
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Can IPL / Photo Facial improve post-surgical scarring?
Answered by Michael Sinclair, MD, Florida Cosmetic physician
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Is microdermabrasion a safe treatment for acne scars and fine lines?
Answered by Robert Clinton, MD, North Carolina Cosmetic physician
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Rhinoplasty - should I have external scars?
Answered by Richard P. Rand, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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What is the best scar removal treatment?
Answered by Lori Haney, R.N., Los Angeles Registered nurse
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Active FX: Most horrible experience of my life ~ Active FX was NOT worth itI had ACTIVE FX a few months ago by a well known doctor in Chicago Il, who is currently opening an skin care store. I went to this doctor because... more
Pixel laser: Pixel and ipl for acne scars ~ Pixel laser was worth itI had my fifth pixel and IPL treatment yesterday. I am getting six altogether. The doctor combines the two each time. The total price each time... more
Active FX: Very, very happy with active fx ~ Active FX was worth itIt has been 4 weeks since my Active FX treatment and I'm very happy with the results. The reduction in scarring on my cheeks is very good and... more
Fraxel Laser: Fraxel worth every penny but you have to go to the right dr.. ~ Fraxel Laser was worth itI want to tell you that Fraxel does hurt..get a friend to drive you and take a pain pill or anti anxiety pill that your dr gives you.. It was... more
Active FX: Just got the active fx 2 days ago! ~ Active FX was worth it
I just got the Active FX provedure done 3 days ago. My face is still healing. I got the procedure done on my acne scars on my cheeks extending... more
Chemical peel: Warning! ~ Chemical peel was NOT worth itI had a TCA peel with Dr. {edited} in Boston nearly ten years ago. I was badly burned and had to be hospitalized right away.
I had raised scars... more
Microdermabrasion: Acne scars gone ~ Microdermabrasion was worth itI never ever thought that i could get rid of my awful acne scars. I had too many of them and i had started to hate the way i look. I must... more