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I Have Several Flat White Scars on my Chest and 2 on my Kneck. Will Excision Work?
asked 9 months ago by skate in newcastle upon tyne
Latest answer by Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
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Tags: costs, excision, flat, white
I have several flat white scars on my chest (about 6) and 2 on my kneck. They are mostly between 1 and 2 cm wide and either circular or oval in shape. These scars are really effecting the way I live my life and are even starting to effect my relationship with my boyfriend. I am wondering what the best treatment option would be. Is it possible to have so many scars in the same area excised? They are quite spread out on my chest. Also what kind of costs I am looking at roughly?
1 answer to I Have Several Flat White Scars on my Chest and 2 on my Kneck. Will Excision Work?
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Flat white scars are best treated with laser
While cutting the scars out is an option, it will leave a linear scar that, on the chest, can sometimes thicken and become a keloid. If they are truly flat, my recommendation is that you should consider having a consult for a fractional laser resurfacing. Fractional resurfacing will help the scars blend in with the normal skin around it. Furthermore, there have been some small studies that demonstrated the use of Latisse following a fractional laser therapy to help return...
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Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon