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Understanding your scars

Every scar has its own story

Ice pick, boxcar, rolling or raised: each sits differently beneath the skin and asks for a different kind of care. Choose a type to see how it looks and how it is treated. Most people have more than one.

Cross-section of the selected scar type skin surface target: depth target: edges + floor target: tethering target: excess tissue
epidermis dermis treatment target

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Why it matters
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