Treatment for self harm scars? Tried 2 microneedling and 1 fractional laser (halo). Not much improvement! (Photos)

September 9, 2017
Asked By:ginni123 in Denton, TX

I have self harm scars on my arm. I have had 2 micro needling with PRP and 1fractional laser(Halo). I don't see much improvement. Do you think it will get better? I have developed hyperpigmentation and I am applying lytera cream. Some scars are narrower than before but is there anything else to improve it?

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Answers (3)

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August 10, 2023

Answer: Recommend doing Resurface laser combined with melarase creams to help with pigmentation

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Recommend doing Resurface laser combined with melarase creams to help with pigmentation

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 11, 2017

Answer: Improving Self-Harm Scars with lasers and microneedling/prp

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 11, 2017

Answer: Improving Self-Harm Scars with lasers and microneedling/prp

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 12, 2017

Answer: Arm scars

September 12, 2017

Answer: Arm scars

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