Can contractubex heal my 9-month-old scar from a motorcycle crash? (Photo)

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I have had these scars after a motorcycle crash. It’s been 9 months since, and I began applying contractubex since last month, although not consistently. Can contractubex still heal this?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These spots can be improved with a combination of Cosmelan, lasers, Aerolase, microneedling(RF/)/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Surgical scar revision is usually reserved for patients who fail conservative therapy with lasers, RF, PRP, topical creams, and scar modulation. We begin patients with a combination HIDEF scar protocol.  
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 in scar revision because we have both cosmetic dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and general surgeons within our center. The ideal scar treatment is combination therapy that incorporates vascular lasers, microfractional RF and laser, microneedling, Micro-ionization ablation, PRP, topical growth serums and polysiloxane topical gels, and surgery if indicated. 
I recommend Melarase PM for patients that have dark and discolored scars and Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily for all new and hypertrophic scars prior to any treatment. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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