My daughters face was scratched by fingernails in several places on her cheek. What would you recommend for Scar removal?

December 19, 2014
Asked By:uk2014 in UK

A year later the marks are still visible. She has pale skin and they show up bad when she is flushed. What treatments are available to improve there appearance. She is 8 years old. We are in the uk so it is hard to get her seen by a dermatologist.

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January 6, 2015

Answer: Scars on Face

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 6, 2015

Answer: Scars on Face

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 14, 2023

Answer: Resurfx laser can help minimize the appearance by evening out the skin texture and tone

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 14, 2023

Answer: Resurfx laser can help minimize the appearance by evening out the skin texture and tone

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 6, 2015

Answer: I Recommend Mederma

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January 6, 2015

Answer: I Recommend Mederma

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