What should I do for a stubborn facelift keloid scar?

February 28, 2013
Asked By:Ellla

Hi, hope you're all doing well. I had a facelift 3 years ago and ended up with keloid scars. i tried steroid injections, laser treatments, all the creams prescribed to me and nothing worked. I even had it excised last year and it grew back (along with radiation). I'm meeting a plastic surgeon this week, were going to talk about some options maybe excising and prevention (pressure, steroid) Anything specific i should do for a stubborn scar? I cant lift my hair up. 

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