What can help my scar fade? (Photo)

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I got a BA 1 year ago and I feel like my scars didn't heal how I wanted them to. My scars usually heal to a pale white color but these are still pinkish/purple. I am currently using silicone scar tape on them. I am wondering if there's anything else I can do or use at home to help them turn more white

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry! Scar creams and silicone scar sheets work great for helping scars fade. The next level would be consulting with an Aesthetician to explore laser options.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis.  We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. 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 discuss the best treatment options for your type of skin. .

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hello awesome.  If the area does not have any firm tissue (ropey band of scar tissue) and is completely soft skin throughout, then a Vbeam pulsed dye laser can help.  The Vbeam helps to remove redness by closing small blood vessels near the surface of the skin.  And yes, the goal would be a tone even with the surrounding skin or lighter as you mentioned.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

The scars are faded but are a bit stretched.  I would suggest something like microneedling or even better, Morpheus 8, a few times to improve the scars.

What can help my scar fade? (Photo)

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