Hi,I burned my arm in two spots, about a year ago while curling my hair with a titanium wand. The burn left two brownish scars one a nickel, the other a quarter sized. Although the skin has totally healed (no bumps), the scars although slightly lighter have not disappeared. The scars are unsightly &I feel self-conscious baring my arm, I have tried silicon sheets & natural remedies to no avail. Is there a way I can get the hyperpigmentation to safely disappear? Or are the dark spots here to stay.
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There are so many different types of scars. The hardest to erase with creams are textural scars, including shiny and hypopigmented scars on the arms. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
You probably have more than scar tissue. This lump may represent a tumor or hematoma as possible diagnoses. Consult with a surgeon to examine the area. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...