Pediatric scar revision, removal, or repair? (Photo)

August 4, 2023
Asked By:sammidownes in Independence, Kentucky

My 10 month old daughter had a facial laceration 2 weeks ago. She had two disolvable stitches placed in the ER. Unfortunately, one of the stitches dissolved (or fell out) much too early, 2 days after they were placed and she is now left with a wound that is much more gaping and open than it could have been if the wound had proper closure. What can be done to help the appearance of this scar once the wound heals? Scar revision? Laser resurfacing? Picture is 2 weeks post incident / stitches.

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March 25, 2024

Answer: A revision should be done for this to improve appearance. Follow with laser treatment to minimize appearance in the future

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 25, 2024

Answer: A revision should be done for this to improve appearance. Follow with laser treatment to minimize appearance in the future

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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