Best way to remove this scar from a glass cut? (Photos)

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This was from a glass cut and should have got stitches at the time. You can see now that it's quite big, and would surgical excision be the best way to go? What would the downtime be like, as it's on the chest? I imagine I wouldn't be able to move the area much post surgery Thank You in advance

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

The scar appears elevated, If so, then intralesional injections of an anti-inflammatory agent can be used to flatten it. 
Once the scar is uniformly flat, then manual dermarolling Microneedling (no need for the added expense and risks for adverse reactions from RF Microneedling) can be performed accompanied by the application of Rx pigment enhancing agents, such as topical tyrosine and lanatoprost, can be used to better blend the scars in both color and texture with the surrounding normal skin. 
The problem with surgical removal, particularly in this presternal area of the chest is the risk for stretch scarring and stitch track marks and for the development of an even larger hypertrophic scar than was caused by the injury. This area is particularly prone to scar owing to the tension on the wounds. 
You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist scar treatment specialist and be wary when being hawked expensive fraxel lasers and RF treatments, as the hard science to back up the use of these bells and whistles gizmos lags woefully behind the heavy marketing and social media buzz to promote them. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Best way to remove this scar from a glass cut? (Photos)

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