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I have bad scarring and bumps on my bikini area. How can I get rid of them? (Photo)

crysy06Jan 16, 2017
I started shaving when I was 13 but my skin is really bad. I got infected ingrown hairs and bumps everywhere! Years later, I still have those bumps and scars from the ingrown hairs! How can I get rid of them?

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I would use a combination of fractional co2 laser and fractional RF to reduce the bumps on the nose. PRP has no role here. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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I would begin with application of Plato's Scar Serum, followed by fractional lasers to help improve your vertical forehead scar. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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Neither. I would suggest application of Plato's Scar Serum onto scars to help modulate their growth. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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