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Can Scars on the Neck Be Revised Using Scar Revision?

asked 4 months ago by watson01 in Milwaukee, WI
Latest answer by Brian Biesman, MD
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Tags: neck, options

Can Scars on the Neck Be Revised Using Scar Revision?

4 answers to Can Scars on the Neck Be Revised Using Scar Revision?

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Options for Treatment of Neck Scars

As all scars are not the same, it is difficult to make blanket statements about how well a scar will respond without more information such as the color, thickness, location, whether it is elevated or depressed, etc. Some scars respond best to medical treatment such as injections and topical agents while others are best treated surgically and still others are most likely to improve with laser treatment. It is true that some anatomic regions such as the neck pose certain... more
Brian Biesman, MD

Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Yes...for some

Hello, Scar revision can be good to improve wide or pigmented scars. You need a proper "in person" evaluation to see if your scar is ripe for improvement. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD see video
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Considerations And Treatment Options For Scar Revision

Scar treatment or revision is a very individualized procedure that depends upon the appearance, characteristics, size, and location of the scar. Scars are visible because of color and texture changes; different treatments may be required to address these different characteristics. The history surrounding the injury or surgery is also helpful in trying to determine why unsatisfactory scarring occurred; the approach may be different for a post-traumatic scar compared with a post-surgical scar... more
Kenneth Dembny, II, MD

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon
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Treating Scars

Treating scars is difficult. It depends on how much loose skin you have on the neck, as far as re-excising the scar. Better options are to use camoflage make-up (can be permanent if the scar is white-) or lasers if it is darker than your surrounding skin.
Melanie L. Petro, MD

Alabama Facial Plastic Surgeon

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