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How can I get rid of a scar left from a boil?

Tyler 9997Feb 22, 2016
I had a boil on my cheek right next to my mouth. And now it left a crease or dent in it. The right side of my face is smooth and the left side has the crease. I would add a picture but it's not really noticeable from pictures.

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This may represent hypertrophic granulation tissue which can easily removed in a simple in office procedure by lightly burning off the top layer .If the hair is a problem laser hair removal could remove this problem hair.

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