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Z-Plasty For Scar Revision Recommended For My Chin? (photo)
I had a fall in 2007 as a result of which i hurt my chin really badly. I had to get my chin stitched. After the 1st stitching i realized the doctor had not done a good job,so i had another operation to get a scar revision in 2009. Now its been 3 years and the scar is still very obvious. Recently i consulted a plastic surgeon and he said i needed a z plasty. I am attaching my picture. Do you think a z plasty will help? I am a bit scared coz i dont want my scar to get worse :(
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Improving a chin scar with laser and surgery
Subcision and surgical scar revision are both good options for your scars. In some cases, fractional CO2 may improve your scar texture.
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Revision of a depressed linear scar on chin
For a long depressed scar on chin I would recommend excising the entire scar and either resuturing it in straight line or a broken line. A broken line may be made up of many small z-, w-, or similar "plasties." A consultation with a doctor experienced in revising scars is important. Choose someone you trust! Best of luck to you.
Columbus Dermatologist
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may i ask....what are the chances it wont be as visible since the healing will have to start from zero. What is the cost of doing something like this if you did it? :)