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When to Consider Cosmetic Treatment for New Scars?
I recently had a fall which resulted in a scar right below the nose the size of almost 1cm in diameter. It's been almost a month and a red, raised scar has formed.
The texture of the scar appears glossy, and it hurts a little. I've been rubbing Bio-Oil on it since the scab came off. I'm afraid that the scar will get bigger since I've always been a bit sensitive to scarring.
Is it too early to consider cosmetic treatment?
Asked 28 months ago by
k111 in Australia
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Scar revision
Scar revision is best delayed for at least one year after injury. The scar needs to mature which means that the scar needs to be soft from collagen remodeling and the redness has to have faded.
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Let the scar mature before considering aggressive treatment
Hi,
Your picture looks like a gigantic pink dot! I can't tell much else!
That being said, the scar is still maturing only one and a half months after your injury. Scars that are immature often look pink and raised and are tender to touch. The most important thing is to protect the scar while it's maturing. Limiting exposure to the sun and utilizing sunscreen is of tantamount importance. Massage and utilization of silicone sheets, Mederma, or moisturizing creams also hasten the...
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Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Early scar treatment
I can't see much from your photo, but early scar management should include sun avoidance, massage with some oil like emu, Vit E, Mederma, or silicone based products. IPL can assist also. Avoid early surgery and see how far mother nature can take you.
