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any treatment for pitted scars?

chicken pox can leave nasty scars. and facial scars can ruin your life and your confidence. make you depress and give psychological problem. its really worst when your skin is ruined. i can tell this by experience as my daughter had it about 2 and half months and scars have not faded. and became white and not change shape so they are permanent  her skin looks like moth eaten. she was getting comliment before she had chicken pox but not anymore. she feels suicidal but i just give her courage and tell her may be in future some things can be done. there might be treatment. is there lase treatment but which one as many types anyone tried this successfully we leave in london so please any on have similar experience let me advise but i read
unfortunately no surgery can take away scars for good if they are pitted.
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Hi,

Good to know that she has seen a doctor and the treatment is showing results already.

It is nice of you to keep us updated.

Post us if you need any other information. Let us know how she is doing.

Regards.
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hi dr

she has started to do microdermabrasion and looks its working as her scars looks smaller and less deeper although they are still there she has just 2 treatment but she will have 10 more. she was also suggested to do a chemical peeling if some scars still be there. also we have  requested appointment for dermatologist who does private treatment as well as NHS but NHS has got long waiting list so she might go as private.
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Hi,

Scarring often occurs after chickenpox, especially in older children and adults. The scars are round and “punched-out” in appearance, and are commonly called pock marks. Most pock marks come from spots that were not picked or scratched, and mild cases of chickenpox cause pock marks as often as more severe cases.

To treat chicken pox scars skin specialists first reduce underlying fibrous adhesions and later  either perform a dermal filler or stimulate new collagen growth with  Non Ablative Laser Rejuvenation.

There are other options available, and you could discuss them in detail with your doctor.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you need any other information.

Regards.



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