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Excision Best for Deep Insect Bite Scar?
asked 2 years ago by 1608 in Kolkata, India
Latest answer by Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Question viewed 924 times
Tags: hyperpigmentation, scar
I have a deep scar from an insect bite. It's almost 5 months now. I consulted a dermatologist and plastic surgeon, both are of the opinion that it needs scar removal surgery and even after surgery, the entire spot may not go. The dermatologist mentioned that the tissues underlying the scar are dead, needs to be removed, and the skin has to be stitched. Is there any other option or do you think this is the right way to go? Thanks in advance!
3 answers to Excision Best for Deep Insect Bite Scar?
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Insect bite scar and surgery
The treatment for insect bite scars on the legs are difficult. Although your scar is pigmented, surgery alone will likely lead to a lengthier scar and more pigmentation.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Excision for deep scar sounds reasonable
Hello,
It sounds like since both of your opinions agree that you are on the right track. For deep set scar removal of most (if not all) of that scar tends to produce the best result in most cases.
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Excision and laser
You did the correct thing in asking for two opinions. Since both your plastic surgeon and dermatologist agree that surgical excision is the proper avenue, who would I be to disagree?
After the scar has been revised, a touch of either the pulsed CO2 laser or Er: Yag laser would be of further benefit.
Good luck.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist