What's the best way to get rid of my appendectomy scar? (Photo)

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I had my appendix removed in 2008 after being hospitalized for a week in a third-world country, they didn't know what was causing my pain till the appendix exploded and i was rushed to the surgery, as a result the scar is big and really ugly. what are my options to have the best possible scar revision for this case? cream, laser, surgery or? I appreciate your feedback

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There are many lasers that can be used to soften this but scar revision then laser may be the best option.  Please see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a scar revision and reclosure.  I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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