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Any Possible Revisions for Hypertrophic Scar After Piercing?
asked 5 months ago by sa rah in Florida
Latest answer by Joseph Campanelli, MD
Question viewed 44 times
Tags: hypertrophic, piercing
Form of body modification known as microdermal or surface anchor (not to be confused with surface piercing) Piercing had gotten badly infected then rejected completely from skin Left deep red scar, slightly raised then flattened after 2-3 weeks Still was very red in color What can be done to reduce the red/purple pigment in the scarred skin? Piercing was on my chest
1 answer to Any Possible Revisions for Hypertrophic Scar After Piercing?
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Fixing a scar after chest piercing
There are several options depending on the actual appearance. They include surgery, steroid, IPL and laser. Your best bet is to go to a plastic surgeon for an evaluation.
Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon