Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underScar Removal q&a

I have hypertrophic scarring on nose. Would that be viable for my case? (photos)

bacoas_630Mar 30, 2015
I've got some bumps on my nose as mementos from previous bouts of cystic acne. There also seems to be a general light swelling which makes the skin orange-peely when closely with inspected, maybe from a previous fraxel round. I've heard that steriod injections can help reduce hypertrophic scarring. Would that be viable for my case? Anybody recommemded in LA? Background: mid 36 y/o asian male. Previously had fraxel

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 124 Reviews
Answered on Apr 2, 2015
Answer
🔗 Link
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answered on Mar 31, 2015
Answer

More Scar Removal Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Cafe au lait scars will not improve with topical creams. A q switch laser may be an option in your case. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Lasers will do little to improve your atrophic and malaligned scar. A surgical scar revision will help even out contour and correct the dynamic scar problems of a lip scar. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC

As you have learned, Keloid scarring can be very difficult. In some people it is literally painfull. There are many options to try. One final option is to re-excise the scar and allow it to start healing, then injected with a combination of steroid and a medication called 5-FU. It can...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

Fillers can help this however need to be injected with caution.  Skin graft may be the best option but would require a more substantial healing time.  Best, Dr. Emer.

+3 answers
See all Scar Removal Q&A
See more Scar Removal Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE SCAR REMOVAL GUIDE →