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I have severe scarring, what looks like cigarette burns from having a wart removed from one leg, and a tiny little dot on the other. is this normal?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Scarring: This may happen. See a plastic surgeon for advice on getting rid of these scars.

Answered 2/22/2014

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A member asked:

I have severe scarring, what looks like cigarette burns from having a wart removed from one leg, and a tiny little dot on the other. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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