Scar revision with off-label use of Verteporfin?

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Are there surgeons willing to use Verteporfin off-label for scar revision? It has been FDA approved for two decades and studies have shown tremendous results on mice and pigskin for scar revision.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

unfortunately not helpful and wont ever be approved.

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Scars need aerify, enlighten, or Cosmelan peels post surgery. Vivatia foam, Restorsea 10x, skinceuticals phyto +, Cosmelan 2 cream, and reve skin fortified bleaching cream all help.  Scars can be punch out and removed in the office.

there are many options for hypertrophic/red/discolored scars:
1. vascular lasers (yellow laser, vbeam, excel v)
2. fractional lasers (fraxel, erbium, co2)
3. microneedling/PRP
4. silicone based scar gels with growth factors
5. excision +/- radiation
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Best, Dr. Emer.

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