hello i am a african american woman who had liposuction 13 months ago. the doctor said that the scars would fade in a year but they only seem to get darker. i was wondering what i could do as i am black and have limited options. i thought about just covering up the incisions with a tattoo the same color of my skin to match. is this a good idea. what are my options please help. thank you
December 30, 2012
Answer: Scarring
Give your scars more time. They will often take more than a year to mature. They will never go away, but they will get better.
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December 30, 2012
Answer: Scarring
Give your scars more time. They will often take more than a year to mature. They will never go away, but they will get better.
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January 2, 2013
Answer: Dark scars after liposuction
Hello and thank for your questions, Kelly. Tattooing over the scars is always an option, but I would keep this one as a last resort. Trying to match your skin with a tattoo ink more than likely will still show through. Even with darker skin types that have a tendency to hyperpigment after procedures, there are minimally invasive techniques to improve the coloration. At our medical spa and laser center, Chic Esthetic, we offer the Revlite SI for hyperpigmentation in patients with darker complexion. Since the scar has matured for the most part, the laser can lighten the pigmentation over several treatments. Some topical creams and pigment regulators are also available to use. I hope this helps, and good luck in your endeavors.
Robert Kratschmer, MD
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January 2, 2013
Answer: Dark scars after liposuction
Hello and thank for your questions, Kelly. Tattooing over the scars is always an option, but I would keep this one as a last resort. Trying to match your skin with a tattoo ink more than likely will still show through. Even with darker skin types that have a tendency to hyperpigment after procedures, there are minimally invasive techniques to improve the coloration. At our medical spa and laser center, Chic Esthetic, we offer the Revlite SI for hyperpigmentation in patients with darker complexion. Since the scar has matured for the most part, the laser can lighten the pigmentation over several treatments. Some topical creams and pigment regulators are also available to use. I hope this helps, and good luck in your endeavors.
Robert Kratschmer, MD
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