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I have a few atrophic scars on the glans penis, like acne boxcar scars. i know laser resurfacing is done for papules. can this be done for my scars?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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???: I've never heard of laser resurfacing on the glans. If done it would be so painful it would probably require general anesthesia. I'm sure insurance would not cover it.

Answered 1/23/2013

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A member asked:

I have a few atrophic scars on the glans penis, like acne boxcar scars. i know laser resurfacing is done for papules. can this be done for my scars?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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