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Can a burn on a baby's face leave a scar?

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Depends: Depends on degree and depth of burn. The face is very vascular so cuts and bruises heal quickly and scars disappear over months. But a very large burn will leave behind scarring - speak to your dermatologist.

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Answered 10/21/2020

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Dr. Timothy Mountcastle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

If its 3rd degree: Yes. If its second maybe not.2nd degree may be hypopigmented.

Answered 9/28/2016

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