Baton Rouge Scar Removal doctors

	Chad L. Prather, MD Baton Rouge Dermatologist 7414 Picardy Ave Suite C, Baton Rouge		18 answers
	John Brantley, MD Baton Rouge Dermatologist 5220 Flanders Drive, Baton Rouge
	John Dean, MD Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon 8425 Cumberland Place, Baton Rouge
	Connor Patterson, MD Baton Rouge Dermatologist 5220 Flanders Dr, Baton Rouge
	Russell Saloom, MD Baton Rouge Oculoplastic Surgeon 9237 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge

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When Using Silicone Sheeting for Scarring, Does One Apply Sunblock to the Scar First? Based on the MD responses to questions about non-surgial scar treatment, it seems that there is some consensus that silicone sheeting and sunblock are reccomended. Is it best to apply sunblock to the scar and then put on the silicone sheeting? Or would the presence of sunblock on the skin interfere with the mechanism of action of the silicone? If so, could you apply sunblock to the outside surface of the silicone sheeting?

A: Silicone and sunblock combination best for healing scars

Silicone gels or sheeting are recommended for the first 2 months in the life of a healing scar. Silicone is the only topical product that has shown a clear advantage in scientific studies to improve the ultimate appearance of a healing scar.

Likewise, sunscreen is recommended to help prevent darkening (hyperpigmentation) of the scar. These products can be messy when applied separately. I recommend a combination product, such as Biocorneum Plus, which has the silicone plus an spf 30 sunscreen. This product can be found online or in physician's offices.

Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist

Pediatric Dermatologist Vs Pediatric Plastic Surgeon and Scar Treatment My 2 year old daughter fell and hit her forehead 7 weeks ago on a sharp edge of our bed. The cut ran from above her nose just into her eyebrow line. We are looking for advice regarding scar treatment such as pulse dye laser treatment or other options to minimize the scar. I'm interested in determining if it would be best to visit a pediatric dermatologist or a pediatric plastic surgeon for this advice. I am also looking for a doctor recommendations in the north Houston area.See attachment. THX

A: Seek a dermatologic surgeion or plastic surgeon for scar treatment and revision

When considering optimal treatments for fresh scars, or thinking about scar revision, it's best to turn to the skin experts who treat scars the most. Dermatologic surgeons treat more scars than any other type of physician, and you would be well served to visit one who specializes in scar treatment and revision. Pediatric and adult scars are treated in the same manner, so a pediatric specialist is not necessary in this instance. Likewise, most plastic surgeons treat scars as well. Either type of physician would be a good choice in this instance.

Treatments range from short term topicals such as silicone gel to longer term treatments such as pulsed-dye laser, steriod injections, and surgical revision.

I would recommend Dr. Ryan Ahern in the Houston Area.

Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist

Could I Have Rocks in my Chin, Which Are Reacting to Laser Treatments? I Received a Hypertrophic Scar After a Laser Treatment. The Doctor Said This Was Because I Had Rocks in my Chin. Is This True? I saw a doctor to remove a small scar under my chin. Immediately after my second laser treatment, my skin bubbled and welted and I've now been left with a hypertrophic scar! The doctor said she has never seen or heard of anyone having this type of reaction to the laser and believes I have rocks stuck in my chin (from my childhood injury from more than 17 yrs. ago) that tried to come out after after she went over the area with the laser. Do you believe the doctors explanation is plausible?

A: Laser treatment for scars can cause more scarring In response to the poster who's doctor feels "rocks in the chin" caused her laser scarring.... Rocks in the chin is one of the more interesting (and completely unbelievable) excuses I've heard, and I highly doubt that is the cause. It sounds as if you've had a response to the original laser treatment itself and are now developing further scarring. This is a risk of the co2 laser, particularly if the energy delivered was too high. I would find a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to evaluate and treat your scarring. Don't buy the rocks story.

Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist