Scar on penis from laser hair removal! Worried about cortisone injections. Area sensitive. Tried products but made worse. Help!

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I had a pre-existing anatomical scar on the base of my penis. Laser hair removal burned the area. After healing the flat scar is now raised. My derm gave me cortisone cream, followed by Silagen (silicone gel). If that didn't work then cortisone injections. The cortisone cream helped a little. The Silagen irritated the area and made it worse and Scarguard MD also made it worse! I'm worried the cortisone injections may cause an indentation. The area is sensitive. Not sure what to try. Please help!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Its very difficult to assess your scar without an objective description or a photograph. I would defer to our office's website about keloid scars. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Without pictures I cannot give you a treatment option. I suggest a formal consultation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist to discuss treatment options.  Best, Dr. Emer

Morris Westfried, MD · Answer

This is a sensitive area but it could tolerate micorneedling to soften the scar after topical anesthetic. There will be temporary swelling for a few hours.

Scar on penis from laser hair removal! Worried about cortisone injections. Area sensitive. Tried products but made worse. Help!

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