I have blade cut scar on my hand and want to get rid of it. What's the best treatment? (Photo)

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It has been 5 years since the scar. Please suggest a cream or treatment to get rid of it or at least lessen the intensity so that it wont be seen.

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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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

The scars are mature and of good quality.  You might benefit from a series of microneedling treatments.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph.  I am attaching a link to my blog posting on how to minimize the appearance of scars.  I hope it proves useful.

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