What can my wife do about a scar on the bridge of her nose which just won't heal?

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She fell and cut the bridge if her nose about 2 years ago. We didn't get stitches, because I didn't know the severity of her situation. Since then, she has seen two plastic surgeons, the most recent 4 months ago. He removed some scar tissue, and it still had a hard time healing. Today it peeled, and continues bleeding. What can she do?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

When I hear stories like this about a wound that should heal but won't I am always concerned that there might be another underlying issue. The scabbing and bleeding suggest that their could be a small skin cancer in the area (they are known to arise in areas of scar) or a foreign body that is preventing the wound from healing. I recommend that she see a dermatologist to have this evaluated. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Great question but over the internet even without posting photos very hard to examine the area. Best seek additional in person opinions. I might offer PRP infusions with Stem Cell placed by derma roller.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It is unusual for something not to heal after several months. I would see a derm and get it perhaps biopsied. Unless there are other reasons for it not to heal such as systemic disease, poor circulation, prior surgery, it should be healing.

What can my wife do about a scar on the bridge of her nose which just won't heal?

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Answer: A scar that won't heal must be biopsied

Answer: A scar that won't heal must be biopsied

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Answer: A scar that won't heal must be biopsied

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