Scars and stretch marks
If you have a scar or stretch marks that bother you, a cosmetic treatment can help. Find out what results you can expect and what you should know before getting treatment.
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To get impressive results and avoid serious side effects, it’s important to know these basic facts before you have laser treatment for a scar.
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Treatment varies with the type of acne scars you have. Find out about the different treatments that dermatologists use and what works best for each type of scar.
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This popular, minimally invasive treatment can fade scars, stretch marks, and more. Find out what can help you get the best results.
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Different types of scars require different treatment. Your age and how long you’ve had the scar may also affect the types of treatment that will work best for you. It’s important to have a dermatologist examine it before it’s treated.
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Many scars will fade without treatment. Although treatment can help, it’s always best to prevent a scar whenever possible.
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View tips from dermatologists for reducing the appearance of scars caused by injuries.
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A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. Here’s what can help fade stretch marks more quickly than time.