Can I use Derma Roller on my surgery scar on my neck?

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Can I use Derma Roller on my surgery scar on my neck ?( surgery done almost 12 years a go) Which serum is best to use post and after derma roller for sensitive skin

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi, Micro needling with topical silicon gels will definitely help you to certain extent . However, Scar revision is the best option to make your scar less visible and more aesthetic. Meet a board certified plastic surgeon . Best of luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

there are many options for hypertrophic scars after surgery
1. vascular lasers (yellow laser, vbeam, excel v)
2. fractional lasers (fraxel, erbium, co2)
3. microneedling/PRP
4. dermabrasion
5. silicone based scar gels with growth factorsI suggest you post photos and/or get a formal consultation to determine what is best before you try at home care.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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