Best method for dog bite scar removal?

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9 answers to “Best method for dog bite scar removal?”

A: Dog Bite Scar on the Face

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

A dog bite scar may be discolored, thickened, or depressed and may require multimodality treatment including scar revision, topical silicone, and topical creams for skin lightening. Silicone sheeting alone plays a minimal role in this problem.

A: An exam would help determine this

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Dog bites can be complicated with deep punctures and some tissue shredding dependent upon the type of dog. Some of these are best treated with scar revision plus or minus tissue expansion. Often this can be kept simple and less expensive. You really need a good evaluation to help figure this out though.

A: Surgical revision and Fraxel may help with the scars

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

Sometimes Fraxel can provide enough of an improvement but surgical scar revision prior to Fraxel or other resurfacing treatments may be needed to make the linear indent more flush with the surrounding skin. It’s not a bad idea, if the doctor can do this, to revise one small part of the scar so you and... more

A: I recommend Plastic surgery consultation for surgical revision

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

There are a few things to consider regarding scar revision. How long from the injury? Usually it is best to wait about a year before a revision is performed. How does the scar look? Should it be revised at all, or should it be left alone. Will a revision have a better chance of looking better than the... more

A: Dog Bite Scar on Face Treatment With Fraxel

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Jaboe, Both Fraxel re:store and re:pair effectively treat facial scars very well. There are many other lasers and other methods to treat scars from dog bites on the face, but I have found that Fraxel is among the best. In Las Vegas, Robert Troell, MD would be a good facial plastic... more

A: Dog bite scar removal

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It is hard to tell you the correct answer without examining you. Scar revision can help in many cases for depressed scars. There are several lasers that can help with the color and help dermabrading the skin to flatten irregularities.

A: No Easy Answer

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

There's no easy answer to your question. Scars are permanent and treatments that exist serve only to improve - not remove - them. There are likely two different concerns you may have. The first is contour irregularities that may exist. Dog bites can destroy underlying tissue including even bone... more

A: Treatment for dog-bite scars

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

The resurfacing lasers might be a good option for your scars. The best treatment really depends on the shape and depth of your scars. If the scars are spoon-shaped or box-car depressed scars, you would benefit from a procedure called saline subcision. The depressions can also be elevated to... more

A: We really need to see pictures to give specific advice

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Jaboe, We really need to see your pictures to give specific advice. Not all scars are the same. Some are helped by laser, some by steroid injections, some by dermal fillers or fat grafting, some by excision, etc.