I Had Lipomal Surgery on my Forehead. Now I Have a Scar 1.5-2 Cm. What Can I Do to Remove my Scar?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that occur under the skin and less commonly within the muscle. They are associated with mild discomfort and a lump underneath the skin. It is always best to talk to an expert plastic surgeon to determine whether the lipoma is possibly a cyst or a tumor or hernia. We would have to remove the lipoma to be sure that it is not something else and we usually do this by sending it to a pathologist for evaluation. If a lipoma is painful, then an exam is needed to make sure it is not compressing on a nerve or whether the diagnosis is different. Aftercare for a lipoma includes gentle compression and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily on the wound.

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Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

How long ago was the lipoma on your forehead removed?  It could possibly take as long as 6-12 months for the scar to heal completely, and it would continue to improve during this healing process.  It is important to use sun protection during the healing process.  If your scar is more than a year old, you might consider seeing a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon to see if you might be a candidate for scar revision to improve your scar.  It would be helpful to see a picture of your scar as well to determine what your options might be for improvement.

Michael Contreras, MD · Answer

The best treatment for your scar will depend on what it looks like.  There is nothing that will remove your scar, but treatment can improve the appearance dramatically.  Scars will naturally improve in appearance over the course of one year, so the duration of the scar is another factor to consider.   I'll break down the options for you based on appearance:1.  red scar - pulsed dye laser, KTP laser, or Cynergy laser.2.  raised scar - fractionated Erbium:Yag or CO2 laser, topical silicone products (Biocorneum), injected or topical steroid.3.  pigmented scars - sunscreen, nonablative fractionated laser.4.  indented scars - filler (e.g. Restylane or Belotero).5.  scar that is more noticeable when you raise your brows - Botox, Dysport or Xeomin.I recently treated a patient who also has a scar on the forehead from lipoma excision done by another physician - through a combination of sunscreen, Botox, fractionated CO2 laser, and Belotero, we have achieved about 80% improvement in the appearance.  Hope this helps!

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