Hi! I got a blepheroplasty 18 months ago and have been left with these very obvious white scars. They are flat on the inner corners and atrophic toward the outer edges of both eyelids. I’m a bit bummed because my doctor told me the scars would be almost invisible, which is far from true. I’m wondering if there’s anything I can do to minimize their appearance. What can I expect realistically?
Answer: Post-op scars Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the scars after your blepharoplasty; it can be disheartening when results don't meet your expectations. One effective option to minimize the appearance of white scars is CO2 laser resurfacing. This treatment uses a focused laser to remove the outer layers of damaged skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting smoother, healthier skin in the process. CO2 laser resurfacing can significantly improve the texture and color of scars, making them less noticeable over time. I hope this helps and best of luck!
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Answer: Post-op scars Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the scars after your blepharoplasty; it can be disheartening when results don't meet your expectations. One effective option to minimize the appearance of white scars is CO2 laser resurfacing. This treatment uses a focused laser to remove the outer layers of damaged skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting smoother, healthier skin in the process. CO2 laser resurfacing can significantly improve the texture and color of scars, making them less noticeable over time. I hope this helps and best of luck!
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Answer: Scars Thank you for your inquiry! Scar creams or silicone scar sheets can help allow scars to fade over time after surgery. Lasers can also decrease the appearance of scars. We would love to help you reach your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon or Esthetician at our Med Spa to make sure you're a great candidate for a laser procedure.
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Answer: Scars Thank you for your inquiry! Scar creams or silicone scar sheets can help allow scars to fade over time after surgery. Lasers can also decrease the appearance of scars. We would love to help you reach your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon or Esthetician at our Med Spa to make sure you're a great candidate for a laser procedure.
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September 26, 2024
Answer: How to Minimize the Appearance of White Scars on Eyelids After Blepharoplasty Hello,
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September 26, 2024
Answer: How to Minimize the Appearance of White Scars on Eyelids After Blepharoplasty Hello,
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September 24, 2024
Answer: A resurfacing laser can help even out the skin's texture and tone to reduce appearance of a scar. 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.
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September 24, 2024
Answer: A resurfacing laser can help even out the skin's texture and tone to reduce appearance of a scar. 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.
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