Everett Scar Removal doctors
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Laurie Jacobson, MD
Seattle Dermatologist
11011 Meridian Ave North 102, Seattle |
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Abigail De Imus, MD
Everett Dermatologist
Everett |
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David F. Pratt, MD
Kirkland Plastic Surgeon
10413 NE 37th Circle Bldg 3, Suite B, Kirkland |
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Brian Windle, MD
Everett Plastic Surgeon
12800 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste. 260, Everett |
Recent Answers
I have dark scars all over my body especially on my front chest to tummy from pityriasis rosea.(almost like chicken pox but like hundreds of all size dark brown spots. I am Asian and have brown skin. How can I get rid of these nasty scars.
It probably depends on how long ago you had the initial rash and how long it's been gone. Typically, having what's called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation will eventually resolve (pigment that results from having a rash and the spots that remain) and is not unusual, especially in Asian skin. However, if it's been more than a few months, treatment options include prescription strength bleaching creams or even laser treatments (Fraxel Dual would be my first choice). Hope that helps!
I have a scar resulting from elyptical excision of a mole under the skin. The scar is on the upper side of my nose. The site became infected while sutures were in and the swelling made them dig into the skin. I now have a bit of an indention on one side of the closure and the other side is bumpy scar tissue with suture indents between. The top is puffed like a dogs ear. How much of the dogs ear or all of the above could likely be corrected with laser or will I need scar revision?
Most likely if you truly have a great deal of excess tissue (aka, dog-ear deformity), then a surgical revision would be ideal. Lasers are fantastic for scars but generally more so for depressed (or indented) scars and for the unwanted pigmentation that may arise in scarring. CO2 lasers are potentially helpful for excess tissue as well and yes, it certainly needs to be examined by a proficient laser and surgical MD (dermatologist or plastic surgeon).
