Chicago Scar Removal doctors
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
880 W Central Rd Suite 3100, Arlington Heights |
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Peter E. Johnson, MD
Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon
8901 West Golf Road Ste. 204, Des Plaines |
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6 answers |
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Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist
2350 Ravine Way Suite 400, Glenview |
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Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
845 N Michigan Avenue Suite 934E, Chicago |
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Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Northbrook |
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Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon
1602 Colonial Parkway, Inverness |
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Carolyn Jacob, MD
Chicago Dermatologic Surgeon
20 W. Kinzie Suite 1130, Chicago |
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David A. Ross, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
875 N. Rush st., Chicago |
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Rodger Wade Pielet, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
1 East Erie St. Suite 242, Chicago |
2 answers | |
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Douglas Sidle, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
675 North St. Clair Galter 15-200, Chicago |
2 answers |
Recent Answers
Can This Be Corrected I Have Small Round Bump of Scar Tissue and a Uneven Top Lip Line Due to 2 Scars
even when it is due to scarring. I have several patients that I treat who have scarring on the lip. The bump may need to be surgically removed, if it is also scar tissue. Best to you,
It really depends on the actual type of scar. Most acne scars are classified as ice pick, box car, or rolling scars. Some scars can also be simply lighter in color (hypopigmented) or darker (hyperpigmented). For rolling scars (ones that look normal if you stretch the skin) you can have a filler substance such as Restylane injected to fill them out. That is a quick treatment with very little downtime. A surgical treatment, such as Subcision, can also be used to release the tethering bands of collagen that are pulling the skin down. Check with a dermatologic surgeon to see which treatment is right for your type of scar. Best to you.
I have a deep indented scar on my face about 5mm X 5mm.
If a patient has a 5mm X 5mm indented scar, then this is generally can be made better by excision in a elliptical ( or fusiform) pattern, closing the deeper tissues with a deep dissolving suture, then a superficial skin suture. This may lengthen the scar to a degree, but usually makes the scar flatter and smoother over time. I hope this helps
