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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bhubaneswar
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Scars may mar the beauty and proportion of your face and its features. There are many reasons why we may suffer from scars starting from accidents to other causes like birth defects and other ailments. When we are injured or the skin is ruptured, the bruise or the wound usually heals itself by turning into scar tissue.

While much of this may disappear for smaller wounds, there are others that remain obvious and become scars. Many of these scars may be in a prominent location like the fa...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Quite strikingly, acne can become a persistent cause of your worries, if left untreated. Acne not only harms you physically, but also damages your psychological health. Persistent acne can result in a pockmarked face, making you feel sullen and unsure of yourself. Acne refers to a condition where the skin perpetually develops stinging, red bumps. Red pimples might show on your face, shoulders, back or neck. The bumps usually take a lot of time to heal and they leave behind deep scars. And, in or...more
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It can be said that there is almost no person who recalls his or her time with acne as a time that was memorable to him or her. As a matter of fact, there may even be the presence of daily reminders by the way of acne scars. That being said, that really need not be the case as those scars can be got rid of!

In order to understand how these unfortunate scars can be done away with, it can be said to be important to understand why exactly they exist in the first place. When clogged pores o...more
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Have you experienced the ill effects of acne or have acne marks everywhere on your face? Acne or acne vulgaris is a condition where ugly scourges show up on the surface of your face. Acne causes scars, some of which might last for a lifetime. Acne scars ruin your face, and influence your appearance and self-esteem. You can adopt simple ways and strategies to get rid of acne marks. They are as follows:

Cucumber: Cucumber is ideal for the elimination of acne scars. It is a hydrating subst...more
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Acne results from overactive sebaceous glands that produce excess sebum, which clogs pores and results in inflammation. This condition is quite common among women once they reach their puberty. Acne might leave behind scars on the spots, making it worrisome for the sufferer because of cosmetic reasons.

There are various treatments that you may adopt to get rid of acne scars:

Laser and filler treatments: Laser treatments for acne scars uses a technique called laser skin resurfac...more
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All acne scars are the same. True or false. Take this quiz to know now!
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Acne usually subsides after adolescence, but may last into middle age. Scarring may occur if severe acne is not treated. Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results in acne and pimples and gives relief in long term.
With homoeopathic medicines, also take the following self-care steps to lessen the effects of acne:
Clean your skin gently with a mild soap removing all dirt or make-up. Wash many times a day with plain water.
Try not to squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub the pimples. ...more
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A quick and easy solution can be found in your kitchen or your nearest grocery store — lemon juice. Lemons have vitamin C that can lighten dark spots on your face. It’s easy to apply.
Put some fresh lemon juice on a cotton ball and rub it directly on the affected skin area.
1. Allow it to dry and then wash it off with plain water.
2. Continue applying this dark spot removal home remedy for at least two weeks to get the desired result.
If you have delicate or sensitive skin, you c...more
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Acne scars can be a very stubborn thing to get rid of. Additionally, this can also cause you to feel very conscious about your physical appearance. The best thing to do in such a scenario is to go for fractional Co2 laser treatment, which can remove your acne scars for good.

What is fractional Co2 laser treatment?

Fractional Co2 laser treatment is a kind of ablative laser procedure that helps in getting rid of thin layers of the skin. This mode of treatment reduces the appearan...more
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It can be said that there is almost no person who recalls his or her time with acne as a time that was memorable to him or her. As a matter of fact, there may even be the presence of daily reminders by the way of acne scars. That being said, that really need not be the case as those scars can be got rid of!

In order to understand how these unfortunate scars can be done away with, it can be said to be important to understand why exactly they exist in the first place. When clogged pores o...more
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