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Do 2nd degree burns in face leave scars?
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They can: While most burns that are partial thickness, or 2nd degree, will heal, changes in pigmentation are nearly universal. Thickened scars can occur in deeper burns. Often residual scars or changes in pigmentation will respond to laser treatment. Consult with an experienced plastic surgeon or dermatologist for advice.
Answered 9/15/2015
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They can.: If the burn is superficial in depth (but still blistered), good wound care may yield no scars whatsoever. But deep(er) 2nd degree burns can indeed leave scars. Scarring is totally dependent on the depth of the injury, whether from the initial thermal damage, or from subsequent infection causing more severe tissue loss.
Answered 5/2/2015
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