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Treatment for Deep Leg Scar?
I have a deep and very bad scar on my leg, which I had since childhood. I had chemical peel and laser but it still won't go. What are my other options?
Asked 35 months ago by
bhelle in UA?E
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Options for Scar Revision
There are many treatments for scars but they vary in range from superficial treatments (lasers, chemical peels, dermabrasion) to actual removal and reorientation of tissue for treatment. Depending on the severity of the scar and the involved area, surgical treatments range from simply cutting out the scar and closing the wound with stitches to bringing in healthy, non-scarred tissue from another part of your body (ie- local and free flaps).
When scars are deep, it is often a result of a...
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Deep Leg Scar Treatment
Hi Bhelle,
The type of treatment we would suggest depends on what type of scar you have. There are pigmented scars and textured scars.
For textured (bumpy, indented) there are several options:
Surgical Revision
Fractionated Laser Resurfacing
Steroid Injections
For Pigmented Scars
Q-Switched Lasers
Hydroquinone Bleaching Products
There is not necessarily one "best" treatment, but rather several options. Get several opinions on what might work best for you and use this...
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Scar revision should be multidisciplinary
Scar revision is a common procedure to reduce the appearance of scars on the body. Scars can have contour irregularity, loss of pigment, excessive pigment, and concomitant deformity.
Scar revision can be performed by a combination of observation, topical creams, chemical peels, injection of TAC, silicone sheeting, dermabrasion, laser, and surgery.
I routinely perform scar revision on patients with scars as a result of trauma, surgery, acne, and inflammation. Patients typically notice...
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There are a variety of treatments for scars
There are several approaches to treating a scar. The goal is to improve the appearance as much as possible, and to minimize any symptoms that you have, such as itching or tenderness. Laser treatments can improve the color and texture. Injections of cortisone can help to shrink the tissue of large raised scars. Indented scars may improve with microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and/or filler injections.
Most treatments for scars result in gradual but noticeable improvement. However, there is...
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