I had hidradentitis suppurutiva in my buttocks and have many scars in butt. Laser or surgical excision?

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I tried many topical agents and even tablets.. I'm 21 yr old girl with wt of 63 kg and ht 154 cm.

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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Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs.  However, I usually use surgical excision for hidradenitis suppurutiva.  This will eliminate the reoccurences.

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Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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