Alarplasty - how long the scar will be visible?

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Im concidering about having alarplasty, how long the scar will be visible. Will i be able to get laser treatment done, after 13 days which will helps the scar to be invisible

Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS · Answer

the scar from alar reduction does improve over time, but no scar ever completely goes away. It can be improved by laser and covered with makeup.

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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Robert H. Woods, MD · Answer

All scars are visible forever. Just depends on how close you look. The idea is to put them in areas where they blend in well or heal well. Two weeks is too early in my opinion to be messing with a scar. You want to wait for six months in most cases so you are dealing with a stable situation. steroid injections can be done at the six week mark if they are starting to look thickened.

Alarplasty - how long the scar will be visible?

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