Restylane for indented surgery scar?

Sometimes fillers do not lift indentations. The depressed scar may be held down by bands of collagen that you heal with underneath the scar. If the area is held down in this fashion, the filler might squeeze out to the surrounding skin and make that area look thicker and not change the depth of the scar but... more

A depressed scar on the nose remaining after skin cancer can be elevated with a soft tissue filler such as Restylane.  We have had good results with this.  The results last for 6 months to one year but with repeat injection at 6 months we have found very long lasting effects (several years). ... more

It sounds like you need a local flap for repair of the defect.  Although a filler can be used, it is temporary and in light of a previous skin cancer, it probably is not a good idea.

You can use a filler such as Restylane, Juvederm or Radiesse to fill up the depression. However, all these are temporary measures. Silicon is a permanent filler but I do not use it. It can cause permanent granulomas (bumps). Your best option is to undergo a flap reconstruction. In this procedure skin is... more

Consult a good plastic surgeon in your hometown, Betty. He/She will give you some great advice on how to improve your nasal scars and profile. Fillers can be very helpful in this situation and I prefer to use Radiesse in the nose due to its firmness and the fact that it lasts longer. However, Restylane or... more

Betty As you can see if your are hammer, the world looks like a nail.  We surgeons like to fix things with surgery.  However, filling depressed scars with Restylane and Perlane is very effective and does not require the expense, down time, and uncertainty associated with surgery.  The hyaluronic... more

Fillers will give temporary relief.  We would prefer Restylane or Juvederm rather than semipermanent fillers, especially on the nose, which can form granulomas in some cases. Finesseful, artistic reconstructions can usually done that will give permanent improvement by restoring the tissues lost to... more

Injections can be helpful but very unpredictable. I would prefer to use something like Radiesse which is a bit thicker and more long lasting.  Restylane does not last that long and neither does juvederm. Good luck.

 Injections can be very helpful no nasal deformities or contour irregularities.  However, is all really depends on the quality of the scar and the softness of the surrounding tissues.  However, Restylane or Juvederm and be very helpful to correct these areas.  Good luck.

It might work and, chances are, it would work.  To know, you need to consult with an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified plastic surgeon in your area.  Go to www.plasticsurgery.org to find someone.