Hello..It's been 2 years my journey in trying to make my scars look better. I did a lot of things: microneedling, PRP, chemical peeling, steroid injections, erbium laser, venus viva laser, co2 laser, and picosure laser. I did each of them several times. It improves the scars but very very slowly. I'm planning to have scar excision, the one that is closed to my lips (circled in the photo) and "the bridge" in the nose. Is it going to be a bad idea? Any other ideas if so?
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There are many options available for scar revision depending on the type of scar that you have.
Scar revision requires a disciplined approach to address the different characteristics of scars including texture, color, level of inflammation, vascularity, and hypertrophy. Our office specializes ...
Thank you for your question. It is hard to tell based on your photo. Your best option would be to consult with a Plastic Surgeon in person so they can examine the area and provide you with their professional opinion as to the best possible treatment for you. Good Luck.
Sorry to hear about the dog bite! The scar appears to be doing well all things considered. I would not recommend any surgical revision based on the photo you posted. I do believe some laser therapy (I'd recommend the Profractional laser by Sciton). This will help smooth the scar and blend it...
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