When I was a teen I developed a bad habit of plucking hair on stomach. Now I have terrible scarring. What should I do? (Photo)

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I have scars on my stomach from plucking hair there for over 10 years. What the best course of action to get rid of these scars? Is it even possible? I also have similar scarring around my areolas since I used to pluck hair in that area as well.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you need to do laser hair removal, start Rx minocycline, and use peels like enlighten and cosmelan to peel the skin. long term in office moxi laser can help with aerolase.  you need aggressive treatment and to stop picking.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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