A 36-year-old member asked:
how can i remove the scars of chickenpox on my face?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Alexander answered
Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Consult dermatologis: Crater scarring is common in chickenpox. Filling, mechanical dermabrasion (planning), or surgical removal/suturing are most common treatments. All scarring is permanent, but these help reduce visual noticeability.
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