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Scar Revision: Deep Indented Forehead Trauma Scar - Fraxel or W/Z Plasty or Combo?
asked 1 year ago by nooc in Vancouver
Latest answer by Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Question viewed 1,378 times
Tags: forehead, female, dents
My fiancee's trauma scar on her forehead is indented and looks like she got hit with a hatchet. What scar revision methods would have the best results for this? Fraxel re:store, W-plasty, Z-plasty, or a combo? Or other? (the photo is not of my fiancee - she is too embarrassed to post a pic, but this pic gives you an idea of what hers looks like, although hers is a vertical scar). Thank you in advance for you replies.
3 answers to Scar Revision: Deep Indented Forehead Trauma Scar - Fraxel or W/Z Plasty or Combo?
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Scar revision is the only choice for a deep depressed scar. Fraxel doesn't work.
Fraxel therapy is very disappointing for scars. The scar in the photo would require a revision, the specifics of which depend upon the orientation and depth of the scar as well as the expectations of the patient.
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Forehead Scar Revision
If your fiancee's scar is representative of the picture then I would recommend a surgical scar revision. It could be a z-plasty, w-plasty, etc. This depends on the nature of the scar and the surgeon's experience with these techniques.
Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Scar Revision: Deep Indented Forehead Trauma Scar - Fraxel or W/Z Plasty or Combo?
First do the scar revision than after healing for 6 weeks if needed treat with laser. Discuss with your PS. From MIAMI DR. Darryl J. Blinski
