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Old Chicken pox scars

2019-03-11 10:06:53
Is there a way to remove old chicken pox scars from face..?I have gad these since childhood.Kindly suggest affordable treatments.
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Undergo laser fraxel RF resurfacing therapy.otherwise, few creams also available.. contact me by direct online consultation for treatment by sending photos.

Answered2019-03-11 10:21:59

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Greetings. Treatment options for chiken pox scars include 1. for the spot / marks - skin lightening creams - under prescription for specified duration 2. for the depressions / pits / scar - you'll need - punch excision / punch elevation / fractional laser / microneedling - discuss with your dermatologist / dermatosurgeon .Warm regards, Dr Govind S Mittal, Bengaluru

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