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Skin Around the Scar Stretches with Every Skin Resurfacing Procedure
asked 3 years ago by NOORUDDIN in BAHRAIN
Latest answer by William Ting, MD
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Tags: scar
I've had skin resurfacing procedures done several times, and each time the skin surrounding the scar stretches 4-5 weeks later. Is it a hormonal collagen reproduction problem, and is there something I can do about it?
3 answers to Skin Around the Scar Stretches with Every Skin Resurfacing Procedure
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Scar revision requires multimodal approach
Blindly getting multiple laser resurfacing for scarring may not get the result you are looking for. You should be evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist who can help you maximize medicinal approach, review filler injection for the deep scars, punch excision fo ice-pick scar in addition to consideration of Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing.
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Laser resurfacing causes skin tightening
When you undergo a laser resurfacing procedure, several things happen to your skin and any surrounding scars. The skin becomes thinner and more compact which is a good thing since it looks refreshed and more youthful. Also, any scars or wrinkles are stretched during the resurfacing procedure which results in a more taught appearance to the skin making the scars less visible or the wrinkles less visibe. It is similar to ironing a shirt or blouse. Also, collagen formation is increased and...
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Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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You pose a question that I "think" I know what you are trying to say. However, if you feel comfortable with this, please attach some pictures of your observations.
In general, the skin stretches with laser treatments secondary to the swelling. That is normal. I don't know why you have had multiple skin resurfacing procedures. I also do not know what the original problem is that you are trying to improve. Help me help you.
Michael Kulick, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon