Hello doctors i am 22 years old and i had a male mastopexy and gynecomastia removal 4 months ago. I enjoy the contour of my chest but i hate how horrible my scars look. I am so depressed and i feel really self conscious. Worst then before i had the surgery. Is there any way to fix this? My PS said they were hypertrophic but his nurse said they were keloids. I am so sad i feel like crying, i cant believe im 22 and my chest will look like this forever. How can I reduce tension via scar revision?
Answer: Hypertrophic scars after gynecomastia surgery I am so sorry to hear about your recent healing. Bad scarring is a spectrum from hypertorphic scarring to keloid scarring and I would say that you fall into the hypertrophic scar range. There are a whole host of genetic and technical factors that may make you more prone to poor scarring after surgery.
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Answer: Hypertrophic scars after gynecomastia surgery I am so sorry to hear about your recent healing. Bad scarring is a spectrum from hypertorphic scarring to keloid scarring and I would say that you fall into the hypertrophic scar range. There are a whole host of genetic and technical factors that may make you more prone to poor scarring after surgery.
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Answer: Injection therapy combined with Vbeam to defuse the redness Keloid scars are characterized by their growth potential and increased degree of inflammation within the skin. Unlike non-inflamed scars, keloids have the potential for growth beyond the original footprint of injury. Our office specializes in the management of keloids, whether single or multiple, using a combination platform that includes lasers, RF, scar modulation, Parke-Davis Scar Protocols, and injection therapy. Some keloids will require surgical intervention as an initial step for treatment.
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Answer: Injection therapy combined with Vbeam to defuse the redness Keloid scars are characterized by their growth potential and increased degree of inflammation within the skin. Unlike non-inflamed scars, keloids have the potential for growth beyond the original footprint of injury. Our office specializes in the management of keloids, whether single or multiple, using a combination platform that includes lasers, RF, scar modulation, Parke-Davis Scar Protocols, and injection therapy. Some keloids will require surgical intervention as an initial step for treatment.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Hypertrophic scars They are probably just hypertrophic. The difference is that there is less chance of recurrence in hypertrophic scar treatment. Four months is too early to do revision in my opinion. I would recommend silicone gel sheeting / tape, and topical steroids. Some think lasers (pulsed dye) are effective. Massage is a must. Good luck.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Hypertrophic scars They are probably just hypertrophic. The difference is that there is less chance of recurrence in hypertrophic scar treatment. Four months is too early to do revision in my opinion. I would recommend silicone gel sheeting / tape, and topical steroids. Some think lasers (pulsed dye) are effective. Massage is a must. Good luck.
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October 30, 2017
Answer: Scarring Keloids are a type of hypertrophic scarring. There are ways to treat this scarring. Consult your plastic about the options available to you. After a scar revision, your surgeon can suggest scar treatment therapies to reduce skin tension. Good luck and don't give up yet. Thank you for your question.
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October 30, 2017
Answer: Scarring Keloids are a type of hypertrophic scarring. There are ways to treat this scarring. Consult your plastic about the options available to you. After a scar revision, your surgeon can suggest scar treatment therapies to reduce skin tension. Good luck and don't give up yet. Thank you for your question.
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October 30, 2017
Answer: Injecting kenalog (a steroid) should help it is not your surgeons fault since this can happen to anyone. it is more likely to occur if you are young (22 years old is still young:)) or if the wound is closed under tension. However, injecting Kenalog once per month and maybe a total of 3 injections, should help flatten the scarring. if after waiting at least one year, it may be possible to surgically revise the scar in the office under local anesthetic. however, this could help but it is not a guarantee.remember, you are your own worst critic.david berman mdps just so that you don't think your nurse and doctor are fighting. it is a continuum between a hypertrophic scar and a keloid. by definition a "keloid" extends well beyond the boundaries of a normal scar.
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October 30, 2017
Answer: Injecting kenalog (a steroid) should help it is not your surgeons fault since this can happen to anyone. it is more likely to occur if you are young (22 years old is still young:)) or if the wound is closed under tension. However, injecting Kenalog once per month and maybe a total of 3 injections, should help flatten the scarring. if after waiting at least one year, it may be possible to surgically revise the scar in the office under local anesthetic. however, this could help but it is not a guarantee.remember, you are your own worst critic.david berman mdps just so that you don't think your nurse and doctor are fighting. it is a continuum between a hypertrophic scar and a keloid. by definition a "keloid" extends well beyond the boundaries of a normal scar.
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