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What Treatments Are Suitable for Smooth White Scars Like Hypopigmentation?

asked 1 year ago by cosmetic in United Kingdom
Latest answer by Carmen Kavali, MD
Question viewed 665 times
Tags: hypopigmentation, options, smooth, white

3 answers to What Treatments Are Suitable for Smooth White Scars Like Hypopigmentation?

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Scar treatments generally best for dark scars

Hypopigmented (light, white) scars are difficult to treat.  In general, we have lightening creams and lasers that can lighten dark scars, but we don't have any good treatment to add color back to a scar that's lighter than the surrounding skin.  If you have hyperpigmented skin around the scar, you might be able to treat that skin to make it blend with your scar better.  Treatment also depends greatly on the type of scar (surgical, traumatic), location of the scar... more
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Management of scars and options

In general, there are alot of options available when it comes to scar revision; sunscreen, camouflage make-up, topical medications/creams/bleaches/peeling agents, silicone gel or sheeting, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, subcutaneous fillers (fillers, grafts, implants), tattoo, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing/ablation/treatment, scar revision surgery, etc. These can be administered by the patient, nurse, and/or doctor. It is generally advised to await for scar... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Scar treatment

This is a difficult matter to assess without the benefit of an exam or photos.  In general, treatments for scars include dermabrasion, topical creams, laser therapy, and excision.  Topical creams like Retin A can exfoliate the skin and stimulate new collagen formation.  This will probably not dramatically improve a hypopigmented scar, but is unlikely to make it worse.  Dermabrasion will resurface an area, but will not entirely eliminate scars.  Laser therapy... more
Jason R. Hess, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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