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Can facial peels help diminish my childhood scar? i have had a scar just under my left eye since i was twelve years old. now in my mid-20s, i would like to diminish the look of this scar. i want to have facial peels because they are less invasive than oth

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Dr. Thomas Lamperti answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

It's : It's hard to say without seeing your scar, but it's unlikely that a facial peel would help with your childhood scar. There are other methods of performing scar revision, including excising the old scar and/or dermabrasion. These can both be done with local numbing medication in an office setting.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Subtle improvements: A facial chemical peel is unlikely to produce any significant contour change but it may i prove subtle irregularities in discoloration.

Answered 1/27/2013

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Sometimes: It depends on the scar. Seek a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Other "less invasive" options also exist, but the most important thing to consider is the likelihood of improvement.

Answered 1/27/2013

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