Scar removal after scalp surgery? (Photo)

Question

I had a WLE for a melanoma on my scalp and then reconstruction using local flap grafting. This left me with a large amount of scarring with hair loss. The dermatologist and plastic surgeon have told me to just wait and see. Do I have any options now or for the future to regrow hair and minimize scarring? Photos are 9 weeks post op. Female, 40s, otherwise healthy, no prior history of hair loss.

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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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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