Thyroid Surgery Scar

asked 1 year ago by Maria in MA in Salem, MA
Latest answer by Jason R. Hess, MD
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Tags: chest, neck, cortisone, options, sensitivity

In July of 2010 I had my thyroid removed. My thyroid had grown into my sternum and my chest needed to be opened to removed the thyroid. I now have 2 scars one across my neck and one down my chest that after 9 months and 2 rounds of cortisone injections doesn't feel like is improving.

I am unable to wear anything that rubs against it due to how sensitive the area is. I have had surgery before and have always healed well. Any advise?

2 answers to Thyroid Surgery Scar

Hypertrophic scar treatment

Hypertrophic and keloid scars are difficult to treat. The element of unpredictability is always a source of stress for both the doctor and the patient. These scars are certainly unfavorable. They will likely require re-excision and repair. But therapy does not stop there. They will be optimized with silicone sheets (these are like band aids with silicone on the bottom) for 12 hours per day. If they begin to hypertrophy, early steroid treatment is best... more

Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Surgical scarring

These are hypertrophic scars and are mostly likely caused by skin tension along the suture line and movement along the scar line with daily activities. The treatment would be scar debulking/excision followed by methods to prevent recurrence (pressure garments/dressings, scar injections, medicated/medical tape). My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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