Will anything remove smooth white scars? - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

oceandreams · 09-12-2003, 08:05 PM

I want to get rid of some white scars that I have around my jawline and upper neck. These scars are completely flat and smooth, not indented or raised, and are much whiter than the rest of my skin. I've tried exfoliating with scrubbing grains and with mild chemical peels. No luck. They've been there for several years now, so I know they're not going to fade away on their own. Makeup doesn't hide them very well, and tends to just rub off. Help please!

roni624 · 09-13-2003, 07:25 PM

I don't think thereis anything that canmake them go away. They are scars. However you can talk to a dr and see what he/she recommends for it. Sorry I couldn't be of more help to you.-Roni

MartialArtsChic · 09-13-2003, 10:24 PM

I'm with Roni. See a doctor. If they bother you that much, there might be some sort of laser surgery or microdermabrasion technique that will help them go away. You see it all the time on Extreme Makeover. That would be expensive though. Otherwise as scars, they are probably there to stay.

sexymonkey · 09-14-2003, 09:22 AM

I know what will help. It may take a while, but I guarantee that it works. It's called Palmer's Cocoa Butter. It works miracles! I use to have a chicken pox scar right by my eye and it was dark. Now you can't see it. It went away. I hope you try it!

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rita · 09-15-2003, 11:26 PM

If the chicken pox scar was dark then it was not really a scar but a temporary discoloration left over from an injury to the skin. These eventually go away on their own, even without any treatment. White scars are real scars and are permanent. They are white because pigment has been lost from the area. I have heard of a new laser that actually "colors" the lighter areas so they blend in with the rest of the skin. These lasers are supposedly great for white stretch marks. It makes them virtually disappear.

[This message has been edited by rita (edited 09-16-2003).]