Question 1

how can i quickly cure chicken pox scars?

Accepted Answer

Improve, not remove.: Scars cannot be removed but there is a large variety of techniques to improve their appearance, both surgical and non-surgical. They also improve with time. See a dermatologist or board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your options.

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Question 2

how can i remove scars from chicken pox or acne?

Accepted Answer

Dermatology consult: It is not possible to remove a scar by any means. A dermatologist can make them less visible with abrasion, injection, a laser or surgery. Hollywood's chris pine is one of many celebrity successes; other hollywood leads have chosen to keep their scars for the "tough man" effect. It's your choice.

Question 3

what is the best way to clear the scars after chicken pox?

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Scars: No complete cure is likely. Time usually improves them. Mederma is popular to apply but will only help a little. Surgery or injectable fillers may help some scars.

Question 4

i had chicken pox 15 yrs before, but i have 3 scars is still growing. who should i consult?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Scars from chicken pox ought not to be growing three years after the episode of infection.  See a dermatologist to determine just what you actually have, and then what to do about it.

Question 5

how to remove chicken pox scars?

Accepted Answer

Pockmarks: There are many ways to try to get rid of pockmarks in the skin. The sometimes they can be raised or elevated to near invisibility using injectable fillers and other times the fillers are needed during before and after a type laser therapy which can very nicely ablate the site.

Question 6

can chicken pox scars be treated?

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Yes: Crater scarring is common in chickenpox. Filling, mechanical dermabrasion (planning), or surgical removal/suturing are most common treatments.  All scarring is permanent, but these help reduce visual noticeability.

Question 7

are chicken pox scars created from scratching?

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Not necessarily: Chicken pox scars can develop no matter how careful you are about scratching.

Question 8

how can chicken pox scars be removed?

Accepted Answer

Improve not remove : These scars can be excised buttery will only be replaced with another scar. Many options exist and will vary depending on the depth, width and severity ofthe scar.  Fillers, dermabrasion, needing, resurfacing (laser or mechanical) peels, grafting, revision and many other alternatives should be discussed with an experienced physician and surgeon.

Question 9

what can be done about deep chicken pox scars?

Accepted Answer

Plastic surgeon: A good plastic surgeon may give you several options to consider.  Some dermatologists may also have expertise in this area.

Question 10

what should i do about these chicken pox scars?

Accepted Answer

Improve, not remove.: Scars cannot be removed but there is a large variety of techniques to improve their appearance, both surgical and non-surgical. They also improve with time. See a dermatologist or board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your options.

Good luck!

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