What can I do to have a normal belly button again?
Answer: Hypertrophic Scar -- Vascular Lasers (yellow laser, pulsed dye, Vbeam, Excel V)/ Laser (Co2, Erbium, Fraxel)/ Venus Versa IPL/ M These scars can be improved with a combination of vascular lasers like yellow laser, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an scarring expert. Silagen gel should be used twice daily with jan marini bioshield. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Hypertrophic Scar -- Vascular Lasers (yellow laser, pulsed dye, Vbeam, Excel V)/ Laser (Co2, Erbium, Fraxel)/ Venus Versa IPL/ M These scars can be improved with a combination of vascular lasers like yellow laser, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an scarring expert. Silagen gel should be used twice daily with jan marini bioshield. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Scar removal Skinpen, C02 skin resurfacing laser, IPL laser, fractional with the palomar icon are all effective treatments to help diminish scars, increase your cell turnover rate and produce healthy skin cells. The skinpen is a microneedling device that wakes up your natural growth factors and creates healthy skin cells. The C02 laser is an ablative laser that repairs and rejuvenates the skin. The IPL laser helps to take the red out of the scar and can only be performed on lighter skin types.
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Answer: Scar removal Skinpen, C02 skin resurfacing laser, IPL laser, fractional with the palomar icon are all effective treatments to help diminish scars, increase your cell turnover rate and produce healthy skin cells. The skinpen is a microneedling device that wakes up your natural growth factors and creates healthy skin cells. The C02 laser is an ablative laser that repairs and rejuvenates the skin. The IPL laser helps to take the red out of the scar and can only be performed on lighter skin types.
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Scar Removal Treatments Our Hidef protocols for scar revision can address different types of scars, depending on your scar biometrics and characteristics. Protocols vary in duration based on the severity of your scars.
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Scar Removal Treatments Our Hidef protocols for scar revision can address different types of scars, depending on your scar biometrics and characteristics. Protocols vary in duration based on the severity of your scars.
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October 6, 2018
Answer: Scar treatment Dear mnm009914,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but based on your photo you will most likely need a scar revision. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 6, 2018
Answer: Scar treatment Dear mnm009914,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but based on your photo you will most likely need a scar revision. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 10, 2018
Answer: Belly button scar I would recommend a surgical revision of the keloid. This may be safely and comfortably performed under local anesthesia. If you are prone to keloiding then your surgeon should use non-reactive sutures (such as Nylon/Ethilon). You should undergo intra-op Kenalog injections (Kenalog is a steroid). Immediate post-op you should start a silicone based dressing. As you continue to follow up, you should undergo intra-lesional (in the scar) Kenalog injections at the first sign of recurrence of the keloid. I doubt lasers etc would be very effective and will repeat treatments etc.
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October 10, 2018
Answer: Belly button scar I would recommend a surgical revision of the keloid. This may be safely and comfortably performed under local anesthesia. If you are prone to keloiding then your surgeon should use non-reactive sutures (such as Nylon/Ethilon). You should undergo intra-op Kenalog injections (Kenalog is a steroid). Immediate post-op you should start a silicone based dressing. As you continue to follow up, you should undergo intra-lesional (in the scar) Kenalog injections at the first sign of recurrence of the keloid. I doubt lasers etc would be very effective and will repeat treatments etc.
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