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Scar Removal

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:34 pm



Scar Removal

Wounds produce scars as they heal. How severe or noticeable the scar is depends on the type and location of the injury. According to The American Academy of Dermatology, "...no scar can ever be completely erased; and no magic technique will return the scar to its normal uninjured appearance."


However, there are many ways to make scars less conspicuous. Common methods include dermabrasion, chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, and collagen injections.

Another approach...Read the full article

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