What type of scar removal treatment do you recommend for laparoscopic scars (~1 cm lines)? How soon after a laparoscopic procedure can these incision marks start to be treated in order to create the least amount on long-term scarring? Consider a patient prone to both hyperpigmentation and hypertrophic scarring.
March 19, 2019
Answer: Scar treatment Any violation of the skin is going to leave a scar and there is no way to completely avoid this. There are definitely ways to improve the healing process and/or start over under ideal conditions. After a wound heals, the scar continues to remodel and change for months. There are many treatments to improve the character of scars during the healing/remodeling process - lotions, silicone sheeting, and sun avoidance to name a few. If the scars are mature and are still pigmented and unsightly, a laser treatment may be appropriate to lighten the color of the scar. Another option would be a scar revision by a qualified surgeon with the specific goal of starting the process all over again and using the treatments I listed above while this is healing.
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March 19, 2019
Answer: Scar treatment Any violation of the skin is going to leave a scar and there is no way to completely avoid this. There are definitely ways to improve the healing process and/or start over under ideal conditions. After a wound heals, the scar continues to remodel and change for months. There are many treatments to improve the character of scars during the healing/remodeling process - lotions, silicone sheeting, and sun avoidance to name a few. If the scars are mature and are still pigmented and unsightly, a laser treatment may be appropriate to lighten the color of the scar. Another option would be a scar revision by a qualified surgeon with the specific goal of starting the process all over again and using the treatments I listed above while this is healing.
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March 18, 2019
Answer: Scar Dear Anna617, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Scars can improve with laser treatment, corticosteriod injections, microneedling, prp, revision surgery. If you are considering a treatment, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 18, 2019
Answer: Scar Dear Anna617, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Scars can improve with laser treatment, corticosteriod injections, microneedling, prp, revision surgery. If you are considering a treatment, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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