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What type of treatment would help eliminate my scars? (photos)

December 21, 2015
Asked By:vanessacab in Los Angeles, CA

I've had these scars on my back for 3 years now from staph infection. Its really embarrassing and i'd like to find a cost effective treatment that would successfully eliminate them. I do have some Retin A prescribed to me from my dermatologist for my face. Will Retin A help with these scars? I've tried ipl for my face and i dont think it was effective at all.

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Answer: Dark Scar removal

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