I had a TT 1 year ago.My belly button and vertical scar opened and needed wound care. This is what it looks now. Any procedures that would limit the appearance?
Answer: Scars As it has been a year since your procedure you can consider scar revision. Essentially the existing scar tissue is removed with the anticipation that the new scar will heal more favorably. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.
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Answer: Scars As it has been a year since your procedure you can consider scar revision. Essentially the existing scar tissue is removed with the anticipation that the new scar will heal more favorably. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.
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Answer: Scar revision Thank you for your inquiry! You would be a great candidate for a scar revision procedure. Scar creams can be also used on scars to minimize appearance as well as silicone scar sheets. Lasers such as Microneedling can be performed to minimize appearance as well. We would love to see you in person or virtually for a consult to discuss treatment/surgical options.
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Answer: Scar revision Thank you for your inquiry! You would be a great candidate for a scar revision procedure. Scar creams can be also used on scars to minimize appearance as well as silicone scar sheets. Lasers such as Microneedling can be performed to minimize appearance as well. We would love to see you in person or virtually for a consult to discuss treatment/surgical options.
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August 14, 2024
Answer: Scar Dear Rational278015,
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August 14, 2024
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July 19, 2024
Answer: Best option to limit the appearance after belly button & vertical scar opened? Thank you for your picture and questions. Sorry to hear about the outcome after surgery and the resulting scar. At this point, 1 year out from the procedure, there might not be many non-invasive options for treating the scar. You can certainly try silicone gel/sheeting, microneedling, steroid/5FU injections, laser treatments, etc. These might help improve the appearance and feel/look of the scar but are not going to be miraculous changes. At this point, your best option is probably a surgical scar revision.
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July 19, 2024
Answer: Best option to limit the appearance after belly button & vertical scar opened? Thank you for your picture and questions. Sorry to hear about the outcome after surgery and the resulting scar. At this point, 1 year out from the procedure, there might not be many non-invasive options for treating the scar. You can certainly try silicone gel/sheeting, microneedling, steroid/5FU injections, laser treatments, etc. These might help improve the appearance and feel/look of the scar but are not going to be miraculous changes. At this point, your best option is probably a surgical scar revision.
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July 15, 2024
Answer: Various laser treatments such as Vbeam and Resurface can help reduce appearance of this scar. Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.
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July 15, 2024
Answer: Various laser treatments such as Vbeam and Resurface can help reduce appearance of this scar. Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended.
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