Scar treatment options? Is this outcome achievable? (Photo)

July 16, 2023
Asked By:ayj123 in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

I had pilonidal cyst surgery in 2018 and my surgeon had to close my wound with metal staples, which left me with a railroad track scar. I was wondering if the scar can still be treated. It has improved over time, but my goal is to get rid of the railroad track appearance. Is this achievable?

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July 18, 2023

Answer: Professionally Performed Manual Microneedling Of Scars Can Help Improve Surface Texture & Color Irregularities

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Professionally Performed Manual Microneedling Of Scars Can Help Improve Surface Texture & Color Irregularities

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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