Some wear their marks as a badge of honor (mastered skateboarding!); others aren't quite so fond (we get it). For those in the second camp, new advances help make scars vanish for the night—or for good.
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LOOK AND FEEL: Rope-like and reddish or purplish, these grow over the wound site. They can range in size from a zit to an orange.
COVER IT: Choose an opaque concealer specifically designed for scars, such as Dermablend Quick-Fix Concealer ($28, dermablend.com). The concentrated pigments mean you don't have to layer on a ton of it, says makeup artist Melissa Street. Dab on a skin-tone shade with a small synthetic concealer brush, which will "get in the hard-to-reach crevices," says Street.
REMOVE IT: While steroid injections used to be popular for keloids, they often cause hypopigmentation on dark skin. Today, "I cut off most of the scar, then use a fractional ablative laser," says dermatologist Jill Waibel, M.D., owner of the Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute. This creates a small wound that the body then repairs like normal skin; it also removes overgrowth. It usually costs less than $1,000 (often covered by insurance) and takes 10 minutes.
LOOK AND FEEL: Usually red, raised, and contained to the actual size of the wound, these fade with time. Example: a C-section scar.
COVER IT: A cream formula can help smooth over the bumpy texture; pick a greenish tint to neutralize red tones. Once you've applied with a concealer brush, layer on a second cream that matches your skin color. Physicians Formula Concealer Twins 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer ($8, physiciansformula.com) comes with both parts.
REMOVE IT: Depending on the scar's thickness, you'll need two to seven injections of a corticosteroid like Kenalog (around $100 to $300 each, sometimes covered by insurance). Then wear silicone gel sheets (like ScarAway, $22, cvs.com) for eight to 12 weeks (new scars) or three to six months (old ones); they apply light pressure to prevent collagen from building back up. Your scar will still be visible but much less noticeable.
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