Portland Scar Removal doctors

	Scott Sattler, MD Bellevue Plastic Surgeon 2364 Fairview Ave East, Seattle		3 answers
	Michael L. Workman, MD Portland Plastic Surgeon 1405 SE 164th Ave. Ste. 100, Vancouver		2 answers
	Douglas J. Key, MD Portland Dermatologic Surgeon 9555 SW Barnes Rd Ste 390, Portland
	Michael M. Kim, MD Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon 3303 SW Bond Avenue Center for Health & Healing, 5th Floor, Portland
	Samuel Bartholomew, MD Portland Plastic Surgeon 9155 SW Barnes Road Suite 532, Portland

Recent Answers

Breast Aug Scars - 4 Months Post-Op My scars are hypertrophic and unsightly. I am overall pleased with the breast aug but the scars make me feel like I've swapped one set of issues for another. I am using silicone strips but am not satisfied with the results. My surgeon is sort of dismissive about them and just want me to wait it out. Do most surgeons provide kenalog/cortison shots post-op or is it common to have a surgery and then have to find another doc to take care of the scars? Please post suggestions for my scars.

A: Breast augmentation scar position and tension

I think your scars are well above the infra-mammary fold, and in that position are subject to significant tension from the underlying implant. I think the measures you have taken so far will improve the scar, but will not change the position. Scar massage is also a very effective means of softening scars. Follow up with your plastic surgeon !

Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Injecting Fat Graft Effects on Scar Tissue What are the effects of injecting fat graft into a scar tissue? I have heard that fat is being used to treat wounds and scars.

A: Fat grafting can help to improve scars

Fat grafting beneath scars and damaged skin (after radiation treatments, for example) has been observed to improve overlying scar quality. Fat can also provide volume beneath a scar when it is released from its underlying attatchments.

Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Best Treatment for Scar from ACL Surgery? Is there any treatment of a surgical scar on the knee? I had ACL surgery. Its not a keloid it looks like wrinkled skin thats light that the rest of my skin. (African American)

A: Surgical scar from ACL repair

Recently studies have come out regarding the use of fractional lasers to ablate and decrease the appearance of scars and stretch marks. The technology allows a fraction of the scar to be removed at the time of treatment and then the heat created from the laser will stimulate collagen rejuvenation. Early results are very encouraging.

Michael L. Workman, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon