A 48-year-old member asked:
how can facial scars be removed?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Anil Shahanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Improve not remove: There is no way to definitively remove facial scars. In some cases, larger scars can be directly excised and improved. In other cases, a variety of techniques may be used such as
cross tca, medical roll cit, dermabrasion and laser. Subcision and filler, prp and other techniques can also play a role. Most therapies involve a combination to work syngergistically to improve overall appearance.
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Dr. Mike Bowmananswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 19 years experience
Treatment vs removal: Scars can be treated based on their characteristics, location and age. Options include scar revision, dermal fillers, lasers, dermabrasion, peels, etc. Obviously these recommendations must be customized for you. Seek out a board certified facial plasti surgeon.
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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 46 years experience
Depends: Treatment has to be customized and in most cases it may improve rather than remove the scars. There are various options available ranging from prp to fillers to dermabrasions to dermarollers. Consult a cosmetic surgeon near you.
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A member asked:
When can I face my baby out when carrying her in a baby carrier?
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Dr. Shannon Coleanswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Infant carrier: Usually at 4 months when the baby has enough head control. Ask your pediatrician at the 4 month check up if your baby is ready based on tone and strength.
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A member asked:
How do I treat bumps on my babys face and neck?
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Dr. Stephen Hefleranswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Unnecessary to treat: In most infants, these go away without treatment; in very severe cases an oral antibiotic can be used.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
My face has been extremely dry, should I stop washing it twice a day?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
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Yes: Wash less often. I think a lot of the dry skin problems people experience is because they wash all the essentials oils off their skin.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
If I havesurgery to take out a disc in my back, what will replace the disc that the doctor removes?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. R. Scott Andersonanswered
Radiation Oncology 39 years experience
Fibrotic scar: They don't remove the disc itself just the gelatinous nucleus pulposis, this is what protrudes and causes nerve root or spinal compression.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Will laceration to bone cause permanent scar?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Patrick Offneranswered
Trauma Surgery 40 years experience
Yes: Any laceration will cause a permanent scar.
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