- the scars went terribly hypertrophic and my wonderful surgeon excised them. I now have the same white line forming again - is this happening again and what can I do to stop it? I'm using Cica-care gel sheets already and massaging rigorously. Would I try hydra cortisone as well?
October 17, 2017
Answer: ? Hypertrophic scar after previous armlift scar revision Based on your photos, it looks like you are developing hypertrophic scars again. At this point, you should be using silicone sheeting to put pressure on the scars and continue with scar massage. I would also ask your PS about some early steroid injections to the scar in addition to doing the other things above. Some people, unfortunately, are just poor scar formers and will develop hypertrophic scars despite all of these maneuvers. I hope this is helpful to you. Best regards.
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October 17, 2017
Answer: ? Hypertrophic scar after previous armlift scar revision Based on your photos, it looks like you are developing hypertrophic scars again. At this point, you should be using silicone sheeting to put pressure on the scars and continue with scar massage. I would also ask your PS about some early steroid injections to the scar in addition to doing the other things above. Some people, unfortunately, are just poor scar formers and will develop hypertrophic scars despite all of these maneuvers. I hope this is helpful to you. Best regards.
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October 10, 2017
Answer: Hypertrophic scar Yes this looks as though this is the beginning of a hypertrophic scar, but it's too soon to say how hypertrophic it will be. It's important to visit your surgeon as they might treat it with an injection of kenalog.
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October 10, 2017
Answer: Hypertrophic scar Yes this looks as though this is the beginning of a hypertrophic scar, but it's too soon to say how hypertrophic it will be. It's important to visit your surgeon as they might treat it with an injection of kenalog.
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