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Indentation After Steroid Injection to Remove Hypertrophic Scar
asked 1 year ago by Bowling Green in Bowling Green, VA
Latest answer by Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Question viewed 416 times
Tags: thighs, hypertrophic, indentation
Two years ago, I had a mole on my thigh removed by laser. Unfortunately, it grew back into a different color so I went to a different dermatologist. She identified as a hypertrophic scar, and said an injection would be best for it. She said it would flatten it out and did not tell me any side affects. New scars have appeared and I have a huge dent surrounding it. What should I do now? Will my dermatologist be willing to accept responsibility to fix it?
1 answer to Indentation After Steroid Injection to Remove Hypertrophic Scar
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Soft tissue atrophy following steroid treatment for a hypertrophic scar
You have sustained atrophy from the steroid injection where the tissue is markedly thinned out and often discolored. Most often the best treatment would be for excision of the area followed by very meticulous closure of the defect and close follow-up including using scar creams/silicone gel sheeting.
I would suggest that you have a local reputable board certified plastic surgeon assess the situation for you and provide you with the course of action most appropriate for you.
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