Laser Surgery
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Is there a cosmetic surgery procedure that will remove port-wine stains effectively?
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I am a 24 year old female. I had a laparotomy surgery at the age of 14. Four years later, I had another surgery (ileum – adhesions, bowel obstruction). These two surgeries have left me with scars about 10cm long. Is there a procedure that will reduce or even remove these scars from my abdominal area?
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I am a 34 year old African-American female. I have a scar on my face near my eye and under my neck from a burn accident when I was nine months old. What would be the best procedure to remove these scars? They are slightly raised, but I have been told that I do not have keloid skin.
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About 4 years ago, I peeled off some big acne scabs on my face which has resulted in several white scars about the size of a dime. I have been considering some skin resurfacing but only find information about removing dark spots. Is there any procedure out there for darkening white spots? Some of these scars are recessed. Can dermabrasion, chemical peels or laser help even out the holes left in the face?
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I noticed that you do not list laser spider vein treatment as one of the procedures on your website. What is the position of the Society on this procedure? Is it a viable option as opposed to scelerotherapy?
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I have marks left from chicken pox and "sand-fly" bites from a child. I've used coco butter, vitamin E, K and many types of bleaching creams. I'm using lactinol (which was prescribed for the bottom of my feet) on my legs to see if that may help. Can you let me know if there is a laser surgery procedure that I can benefit from? The creams have taken years to help lighten my skin, but not enough to allow me to wear shorts/skirts. I'm also diabetic and every time I get a cut, it leaves a mark. Thanks in advance for your advice.
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I have dark circles under my eyes. I believe that my circles may be due to a thinning of the skin and loss of fat in this area. I prefer to seek a permanent solution rather than relying on cosmetics as a cover-up. I hear that lasers may solve this problem, but none of the information I’ve seen is specific enough. Most references have been about eyelid surgery. Can laser treatments improve my problem?
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Why do some surgeons use an incision to remove excess eyelid folds if they have a laser? Does a total laser resurfacing tighten up the face all over? I have some "jowl" look but do not want to undergo a partial facelift yet.
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