Is this scar behind my ear fixable? (Photo)

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.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

It's difficult to determine the best solution for you without the benefit of a formal evaluation. Generally speaking, scars can be improved with a combination of surgery and/or lasers and microneedling with PRP. Below is a more detailed reference list of the treatments available. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert to determine which is best for your specific case.
Options can include:
1. Vascular lasers (BBL, Yellow laser, V-Beam, Excel V)
2. Fractional lasers (Fraxel, Erbium, CO2, Halo)
3. Microneedling/PRP
4. Silicone-based scar gels with growth factors
5. Excision/revision surgery
See an expert to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer​

Hi Megs0045 - it is common for post surgical scars to develop areas of hypertrophy or contracture. Typically these can be improved with a combination of injection with intralesional steroids and CO2 resurfacing at our office. From your photos, it appears that this scar could be improved and flattened - I would recommend consultation with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Best of luck!