I have had scar tissue removed surgically removed from a previous staph infection and have dissolvable stitches inside with butterfly stitches on the outside to hold it for just a few days. It has been 8 days since my visit.
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The technique seem appropriate. I would recommend application of Plato's Scar Serum once the skin heals over. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
Thank you for your question and series of photographs. Based on your description it sounds as if your scar has become tethered to the underlying muscles in your stomach. In my opinion, the best treatment is to undergo a scar revision to better align the soft tissues underneath the...
To determine which of the
two apply (keloid or hypertrophic scar), I would recommend you visit a
qualified dermatologist in your area for an in-person evaluation. Often what
patients consider keloids are hypertrophic scars. A keloid behaves like a benign
tumor that grows beyond the wound...
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