Can a widened scar stay forever red ? (photos)

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I had an accident on my bicep which caused a widened scar. Got scar excision done which resulted in even wider scar. (scar started getting wide from 2weeks - 2months post surgery). Can this stay red forever ? What's the best I can do to hide it ?

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 
Realself100 Surgeon

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Shreyans.  You have a keloid scar and the best way to start treatment is with steroid (Kenalog) injections.  Once the scar is softened and flattened, then pulsed dye lasers can be used to remove the color.  To see examples of red scar removal, click on the link below.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

redness in scars can persist and is best treated with vascular lasers and or nonablative lasers to improve color and texture.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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