Scar Removal: Q&A
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I have had a burn on my left leg since I was 11 years old. Now I'm 18 and in need to get it removed. What is the best way to do so? And is there a price range?
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5510anon
in Iowa
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Burn scar therapy
I would recommend serial excision or tissue expansion surgery to remove the burn scar in some cases.
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Correction of burn scars on the leg
The answer to your question depends on several factors. Please note when the scar is removed, it has to be either closed (which will result in another scar) or covered with a skin graft (which will have a slightly different color and texture than the surrounding skin). Therefore, one has to see if it is worth replacing your burn scar with another "scar". If the burn scar is very horrific and noticeable, then it may be worth revising.
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Burn scars
Burn scars can sometimes be revised especialy if they creat a functional deformity. But, they can never be removed completely.
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remove burn scar on leg
Seek opinions in person in your area. But I doubt that a well healed burn scar can be removed to a non appearing scar on the lower leg. Best of luck Dr. B from MIAMI
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Burn scars: can they be removed?
Scars are visual disruptions in the dermal collagen infrastructure caused by trauma. Third degree burns may cover large areas and therefore, cause large visible differences in surface dermal structure. Second degree burns may leave the dermal collagen structure undisturbed, but may cause discoloration that may be visible for several years. There are many surgical and non-surgical methods to mitigate and improve the visual impact that these scars represent, but none...
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Removing burn scar from the leg
Although this seems easy to do, I would warn against doing it. Most surgeries on the legs result in unsightly scarring. There is a real risk that you could make your burn scar worse with a scar removal. I would discuss with a skilled plastic surgeon and weigh options carefully.
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