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What cosmetic surgery options are available for scarring/bumps after having a dialysis fistula on your arm?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Plastic surgery: A plastic surgeon would have to exam the area and develop a plan of care.
Answered 2/25/2013
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Scars post dialysis: What one would do depends on how big the scar is and is it hypertrophic?Keloidal? These all enter into making a final decision.www.beautybybrueck.com.
Answered 6/30/2013
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Scar revision....: Probably scar revision if it looks like the ones that I have seen.
Answered 7/10/2013
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Scar Revision: Much will depend on the physical examination. If scars are raised or depressed, scar revision surgery may help improve their appearance. Unfortunately, scars cannot be “erased”.
Answered 4/13/2013
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