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Scar Removal or Fading After Mole Removal on Chest?
I have a scar on my chest from a mole that I had tried to remove using BIO-T. The mark that is left now is about three or 4 times the size of the original mole, which is worse looking then the mole was. I have seen a plastic surgeon and he told me that nothing can be done. The surgeon said the mole was removed by a severe burn. What are my options to help heal this scar? It's been healing for roughly 5 months now and I am determined to find something to make its appearance more pleasing.
Asked 24 months ago by
dave1987 in Canada
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Several options for scar removal
The scar is permanent and cannot be completely erased. There are, however several options that can improve its appearance:
1. Time - the scar will continue to mature and fade over the next year
2. Silicone sheeting or gel - no one knows why this works, but it can help fade the appearance
3. Steroid injections - can help if the scar is firm or raised. It will help soften and flatten it, but not make it smaller
4. Scar excision (revision) - the scar can be made smaller with excision and...
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Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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? Steroid Injections
If the scar is elevated, then steroid injections could flatten it out. Otherwise, you might ask the same plastic surgeon, who was being honest with you, if there is a plastic surgeon who specializes in scar repair. However, as Dr. Rand mentioned the best you could hope for would be a longer, but linear scar.
You might also wait. There are a number of avenues of research in regards to healing. I would not be surprised if, in a few years, scars like this will be removed and treated with...
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Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Scar of Chest following mole removal with Bio-T
Tincture of time and over the counter silicone gel preparations are the best options for treating your scar. I would avoid the use of lasers in this area.
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Scar on chest
Unfortunately, the chest is a notoriously bad place for scars. For now, I'd suggest massage with emu oil, vit E or whatever else you want. IPL lasers can help without making this worse. Steroid injections if it is raised and thick. And time, time, time.
Otherwise, you could have it excised and closed by a plastic surgeon but that would lead to about a 3 inch linear scar.
