Long Island Scar Removal doctors

	Robert L. Kraft, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 112-03 Queens Blvd Ste 205, Forest Hills		29 answers
	Jeffrey Ellis, MD Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon 2 Patton Place, Plainview		4 answers
	Channing R. Barnett, MD New York Dermatologist 163A East 70th St., New York		2 answers
	Joshua L. Fox, MD Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon 165 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights		2 answers
	Robert M. Freund, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 170 East End Avenue Suite CS, New York		2 answers

Recent Answers

Is Repair of Diastasis Recti Possible During Scar Revision? (photo) Hi I am 6 weeks post-op from a full tummy tuck & want my PS to do a scar revision on me at the 6-12 month mark as my scar is very high ( he doesn't seem very willing to do it). He also did not do repair on my diastasis recti and I have a 3 finger separation. ( I have very good skin skin with no stretch marks from pregnancy) if I can convince him to do the scar revision would I be able to have my muscles tightened/ sewn together at same time? Would my skin need to be peeled back to ribcage again?

A: Repair diastasis with scar revision First of all, your scar is high now but you still hav swelling and you need to have patience and give things time to settle down. I do not understand why you elected to have a tummy tuck without muscle tightening, given a 3 finger separation and, frankly, why your surgeon agreed to perform the procedure under these circumstances. Normally, a scar revision can be performed in the office under local anesthesia but, to repair the diastasis, you will require general anesthesia and costs associated with it.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

How to Remove 2 Year Old Facial Scar From Dog Bite? (photo) I have this facial scar right above my lip from a dog bite. This happened 2 years ago. The scar is not deep or wide, but I had to get 3 stitches. The scar now is white and sligtly raised. I am 14 years old and asian. I was wondering if I could do anything to remove this scar? Natural or surgical, whichever one can remove it. Thank you very much.

A: Scar Treatments

It is very difficult to assess the nature of the scar based on these pictures. Generally speaking, there are several ways to improve the appearance of scars including filling (if they are depressed), resurfacing techniques (lasers, dermabrasion, electrodessication, chemical peeing), re-excision, and/or certain topicals. I recommend you consult with a board-certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion of treatment options. I have attached a link to a gallery of photos of scars treated with filler and resurfacing techniques.

Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist

How Do I Get Rid of a Keloid Scar on my Hand? (photo) I have some type of scar on my hand. I think it's a keloid scar. It's dark in one part & then lighter than my skin color in another part. It's also risen.

A: Scar Treatments

While it is very difficult to assess based on your pictures, it does appear that your scar is in fact hypertrophic (raised up) and discolored. Treatment options include intralesional Kenalog (cortisone) injections, revision surgery, laser treatments and topical treatments. In my office, I get great results with intralesional Kenalog and topical treatments and so that is where I would start with your scar. I recommend you consult a well-trained, board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion of treatment options. Keep in mind, it is not possible to replace a scar with no scar.

Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist