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Fat Transfer for an Indented Scar?

asked 2 years ago by GirlfromNYC in queens, ny
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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Tags: eyebrows, chicken pox, dents, scar

I recently have had a Radiesse filler in my indented chicken pox scar but the filler has gone away in 2 months. I was wondering if a fat transfer was an option for me since my scar is really small. Thank you!

3 answers to Fat Transfer for an Indented Scar?

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Fat transfer for indented scar

The likely reason why the Radiesse did not work was that the injector did not cut the scar bands indenting the scar. They look and act like the cords of a parachute. Without cutting them, the filler cannot lift up the depressed scar. The medical term is SUBCISION. I would try it again with any filler (try Restylane or Juvederm) after complete undermining and division of the scar bands and see if it works. If it does not , then I would go to an ASPS Plastic surgeon to excise the scar. You... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Fat transfer to a pox scar

It is unlikely that fat transfer could adequately and sufficently correct this chicken pox scar in an predictable fashion. It is an extremely small "target" for the fat to accureately lift.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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