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Treatment Options for Hypertrophic Arm Lift Scar?
I had a brachioplasty a few months ago with an axillary incision only. I now have a hypertrophic, very thick and raised incision. I have had a series of kenelog injections to help the apperance of the scar but so far nothing has helped.
Is there a laser or another treatment option that can help my unsightly scars??
Asked 32 months ago by
epechter in Valencia, California
Read my review "Brachioplasty Did Wonders for Self-estreem but Left Bad Scar"
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Treatment for bad hypertrophic scars
As an expert in laser surgery, I am frequently consulted to evaluate poor scars. First, there is a difference between hypertrophic and keloid scars. Hypertrophic scars are usually red and raised but are confined to the incision. Keloid scars generally occur in darker skin patients and extend beyond the incision or zone of injury.
In this case, your surgeon attempted to limit the visibility of the scar by placing it in the armpit or axilla. Predicting healing of scars is very difficult...
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