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Could cigarette burn scars ever go away?
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Why are they there?: burns on the skin really never heal 100%. I think the bigger question is who has them and why?
Answered 12/1/2014
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Depends how long out: Can be improved with cosmetic lasers like the Genesis to rebuild collagen.
Answered 4/6/2018
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Scars are Forever: Scars are forever but often can be minimized with treatments such as laser, dermabrasion or revision
Answered 7/30/2015
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