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How to Remove Old Surgical Scar on the Thigh?

I had a car accident about 20 years ago. l had a fractured femur and after the operation, my thigh was badly scarred. The scar starts from the upper part of my thigh down to my knee. How can this be removed?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by chinny in south africa
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Scar removal on the leg

Unfortunately, this type of scar is very difficult to treat. You can try scar revision in segments. Unfortunately, because you walk and we all use our legs to sit and stand, the likelihood of the scar spreading is high. If you scar is thickened, you can try intralesional injections with a special medication called Kenalog (available at a dermatologist's office). The other thing you can consider is ablative laser therapy like Fraxel or Cutera Pearl. This is the most expensive of the other... more

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