What would be the best way to remove/fix my scar 2 years after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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It’s been 2 years since my rhinoplasty. What would be the best way to remove/ fix my scar ? I’m worried that by having a scar revision would might make it look worse.

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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Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Revision surgery, especially in areas subject to a great deal of static tension, such as the nose, runs the risk for the develop of stretch scars and even tram track stitch tracks. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist regarding the use of submission to elevate and smooth the depressed portion of the scar and subsequently the use of micro needling to better blend the any residual surface color and textural irregularities. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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