I had my belly button pierced, but it was rejected. I have been left with a small scar, which I have been told is a keloid. Is there anything I could do to reduce the scar?
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Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
There are many products out there but I recommend the Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams as a regimen to reduce such hyperpigmentation. I find them to be very effective for my patients.As well, a broad spectrum high SPF sunscreen will help reduce sund damage which promotes the pigmentation ...
An excellent solution includes Luminase and Exfolase followed by fractional laser to reduce the pigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon