I have tow old scars on my nose and forehead due to an old accident. For my nose one, i did a plastic surgery and did not work as the scar still appears. What the best solution to get rid of it?
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Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- There is no miracle treatment for scars. The purpose of all the procedures is to reduce the scars and make them look better but not to erase them. Your scars need to be examined. The possible treatmen... Read More
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Is there a way to get rid of scars? They're disturbing and I'm sick of hiding them.
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- For small scars (few): Revision surgery can be done whereas for larger scars:
Dermabrasion technique and laser would be used to help you get rid of your scars.
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I once closed the zipper on my penis and it left a scar. The scar still has not healed for more than 3 years now. What should I do?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- If it's bothering you, the scar must be revised.
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I have an old nose scar due to a car accident and I've been using Dermatix Gel for 2 weeks to help remove it. What do you recommend as another solution?
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Dr. Imad Shehadi,
Plastic Surgery
- Your best bet is to have a plastic surgeon see the scar to advise you properly. Dermatix would work on more recent scars and usually will need to used for at least 2 to 3 months in order to see the re... Read More
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I have 4 stitches on my front since I was 5 years old, can I remove the scar now even if it's after 15 years?
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Dr. Samer Domloge,
Plastic Surgery
- It depends on the type and dimension of your scar.
CO2 LASER could be helpful if you have a skin type 1 or 2 (white)
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