Will scar removal surgery cause a worse, more noticeable scar? (photos)

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I have a chicken pox scar ob my uppee right cheek. It is circular in shape and pretty dented. I can covee it with concealer but I'm concerned with the dent. If I go for acar removal surgery, how likely for the surgery to worsen my scar given the location or to not correct it at all? If I do get one and it got worse/not get corrected, how soon can I have another revision? Will another revision be a wise option in case that happens?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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