How can I get rid of this blister scar? (Photo)

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I got a laser treatment for pigmentation about three months ago for an abrasion that healed but darkened. Im guessing the doctor did a high level for the laser because after the procedure it felt like a bruise and i got a blister. Ive been putting on aloe vera since i got the treatment but unfortunately i thought that letting it dry and get air for a couple nights would help healing but it scabbed up so when i put ointment on it again, it made the scab fall off early and now i am left with this

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in lasers and scarring.  This needs a formal consultation.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

With any scar, the best thing to do is to keep it protected and out of the sun as much as possible for up to a year. Scars mature over the course of a year and will continue to improve as your body replaces collagen and pigmentation changes even out. With excessive UV exposure from the sun or continued injury, the collagen and pigmentation may become irregular and the scar will become more noticeable. Silicone products can hydrate and improve the appearance of the scar in addition to a sunblock to protect it. Regardless, It is best to have an in office examination to determine the depth of injury and the best course of action for your particular scar.

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