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What is the Most Effective Method for Making a Scar on the Face Less Visible?

asked 9 months ago by Olie in Mountain View, CA
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 313 times
Tags: forehead, options

I have a v-shaped scar between my eyebrows, caused by an accident (a fall 1.5 years ago). The scar is quite visible, being darker than my skin and leaving a indentation. I've tried laser Fraxel treatment but am still feeling very unhappy with the visibility of the scar. Please recommend the procedures that will be most effective and where to go to get it done? Would surgical scar revision be the way to go? Thank you!

3 answers to What is the Most Effective Method for Making a Scar on the Face Less Visible?

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Glabellar scarring

Your question doesn't explain whether the laceration was closed by suturing or left to close on its own. The shape of the scar does not appear to be one which was closed by a plastic surgeon. Laser would reduce redness but would not address its irregularity or create a scar which aligns properly with the lines of tension in the area. Surgical scar revision may be a more appropriate way to proceed. However, once the skin has been lacerated full thickness, there will always be a scar,... more
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Scar revision on the face

While Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is quite helpful, it can lead to post-treatment pigmentation and redness, particularly for ethnic skin individuals. I have found Nd:Yag laser technologies such as Cutera Genesis Plus or Spectra Laser to be safer. Sun protection, topical retinoid, and antioxidant serum in morning can be quite helpful.
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
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There are many options to make scars less visible

Scars typically take six months to a year to remodel, so you won’t know until after that period is over how much they will resolve on their own. Lasers are very effective in the production of new collagen and will also reduce the redness in the scar. I like using the Fractionated CO2 because it tightens and resurfaces the skin so the scar will look less noticeable. Adding a bit of hyaluronic acid (fillers such as Juvéderm, Restylane and Perlane) will help to... more
Timothy Jochen, MD

Palm Springs Dermatologic Surgeon

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