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Will freckles nitrogen treatment scar skin?

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Dr. Marguerite Barnett answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

It can: Liquid nitrogen is sometimes used to freeze off freckles by killing the pigmented cells. Any injury can cause a scar if it is deep enough so be sure you get someone who is careful and has experience to do this treatment. You could end up with a white spot instead of a freckle!

Answered 11/16/2013

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