I had some scabs around my mouth that I didn't let heal properly without agitating them by trying to exfoliate them off with a wash clothe daily. Now I have scars on each corner of my mouth and one above my lip. I'm Hispanic w a brown/tan skinn tone. I'm currently using over-the-counter strength kojic acid and hydroquinone cream. I don't know if there's a laser procedure or something that doesn't effect my skin tone. Is there a procedure to quickly remove these scars faster than the method I'm doing now?
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June 17, 2016
Answer: Melarase creams for dark pigmentation on the lips
Generally speaking, piercing scars that are thick should be reduced or at least tried first with injection of cortisone. If the area is particularly red, then vascular lasers can also be helpful. If too thick, surgical excision may be necessary. Your dermatologist can help you with this.
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
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