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I have scar tissue all over my scalp possibly due to folliculitus or carbunculitis. How can I remove this?

November 16, 2018
Asked By:Bastiondrake in Colorado Springs, CO

that being said I do have hair still but would like to shave my head but it is rather unsightly and I am starting to go bald. Is plastic surgery an option to remove the damaged tissue?

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Answer: Vbeam laser for HIDEF scar revision

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