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Can A Scar Be Removed By Any Means Other Than By Surgery ?

Hi! I am 27 years old. I have a scar which i got from a thyroid operation. though it is not so thick and long, it s still evident on my neck and sometimes it makes me feel uncomfortable. I ve been using dermatix right now but it seems its not effective on me. is there any way the scar will be eliminated without the use of laser?
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
A surgical scar is difficult to remove. The only option to make it light is to resuture it with subcutaneous stitches from a cosmetic surgeon.
Application of creams or ointments are not going to help it much.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com

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Can A Scar Be Removed By Any Means Other Than By Surgery ?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. A surgical scar is difficult to remove. The only option to make it light is to resuture it with subcutaneous stitches from a cosmetic surgeon. Application of creams or ointments are not going to help it much. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drtayalrakhi@gmail.com