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What's the Quickest Way to Remove Scar from Stitches?
asked 2 years ago by salman in pakistan
Latest answer by Carla R. Retief, MD
Question viewed 1,119 times
Tags: nose, male, healing, stitches, sunscreen
I had 3 stitches just under my nose and now I have a scar. As you can see in the picture, it's still red after 2 months. My doctor has prescribed silica gel and I'm using it. I'm also applying sunscreen on it. What treatment would you recommend as I want to get rid of it as soon as possible?
3 answers to What's the Quickest Way to Remove Scar from Stitches?
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The Vbeam laser is a great treatment option
New red scars respond amazingly to the Vbeam laser. I would continue the silicone gel sheets at night.
Carla R. Retief, MD
Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon
Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon
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Scar on lip
Sun protection, massage, silicone sheeting are all good things that may help improve the appearance of a scar. Scars are permanent, and they can only be softened in appearance.
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Scars heal normally in the process of 6's
Scars heal normally in the process of 6's. Typically a traumatic scar from injury looks the best at six days, the worst at six weeks due to the redness and irregularity and the best again at about six months. Topical preparations like silicone sheeting as you are using and mederma are the best. Other treatments that can expedite the resolution of the red lumpy bumpy phase include treatments with the vascular laser like a KTP, ND:YAG or pulsed dye laser treatments. They have been shown to...
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Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon