Would Collagen Induction Therapy (Micro-needling) Be Helpful for Thick Lumpy Facelift Scar?

June 12, 2011
Asked By:Charlene7 in Los Angeles

I had a mid-face facelift 3wks ago. The scars at my temporal hairline & are thick & lumpy. Based on my history of wound healing, I am distressed about the probable long-term outcome. I have been instructed to massage the scars for 30min daily to break up the collagen structure & stimulate collagen & elastin production. The mechanism of action of Collagen Induction Therapy, CIT, (micro-needling) is described similarly. Could CIT be helpful during this active phase of my scar healing?

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June 15, 2011

Answer: Scar revision

Aaron Stone, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2011

Answer: Scar revision

Aaron Stone, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2011

Answer: Percutaneous Collagen Induction for Poor Facelift Scaring

Frank P. Fechner, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2011

Answer: Percutaneous Collagen Induction for Poor Facelift Scaring

Frank P. Fechner, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2011

Answer: Micro needling for scars.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 14, 2011

Answer: Micro needling for scars.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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