Can I cryo-freeze this scar off and what would be the outcome? (Photo)

April 10, 2019
Asked By:ReallyRealSelfUser in Carrollton, GA

What would be the potential best case and worst case scenario of freezing this scar off? It is the size of a raisin and thick/raised. It is a few layers of skin deep. Will freezing it peel it off and leave a completely flat surface that is COMPLETELY flush with the surrounding skin? Is it possible that it will leave no detectable contour after? How does the liquid nitrogen know to only freeze and destroy the scar tissue? I will probably get a cosmetic tattoo over it after.

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Answers (3)

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April 30, 2024

Answer: Recommend doing a laser treatment such as Resurfx to help flatten the scar and reduce appearance.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 30, 2024

Answer: Recommend doing a laser treatment such as Resurfx to help flatten the scar and reduce appearance.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 12, 2019

Answer: Scars on body with lasers, microneedling/PRP, subcision and fillers OR Scars on Face -- Vascular Lasers (Yellow laser, Pulsed Dy

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 12, 2019

Answer: Scars on body with lasers, microneedling/PRP, subcision and fillers OR Scars on Face -- Vascular Lasers (Yellow laser, Pulsed Dy

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 11, 2019

Answer: Scar treatment options

April 11, 2019

Answer: Scar treatment options

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