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Child Scar from Barbed Wire Fence
asked 1 year ago by rustyjo in calary, canada
Latest answer by Houtan Chaboki, MD
Question viewed 277 times
Tags: age 17 or under, cheeks, accident
My 7yr old daughter, hit a barbed wire fence and now has a gash across her check. The doctor at the hospital used glue and put steri strips across the cut (no stitches needed). Any idea what kind of scar she will have and if it will heal okay? What can we put on the scar afterward to make the appearance less?
3 answers to Child Scar from Barbed Wire Fence
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Childhood Facial Scar Treatment
Injuries, especially in children, are always troubling. Generally, avoid sun exposure and follow the instructions of your physician to maximize healing after facial injury. Speak with a plastic surgeon now in your area to help determine appropriate options during the healing process to minimize scarring. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can he/she determine appropriate options for you.
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Child scar from barbed wire fence
Hard to answer. Why not seek a plastic surgeon's in person opinion than over the internet without a photo? Seek this in your area.
From MIAMI Dr. B
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Child scar
It is hard to predict what the final scar will look like. It may take a year or more to mature and soften. The best thing to do is follow with a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist if there are problems with healing. Some recommended pressure dressings, others recommend silicone gels, and silicone sheeting. Sun block is also recommended to avoid hyperpigmentation form the sun.
