I have a monroe piercing (photo attached) that I'm looking to get removed. I'm interested in doing this via scar revision (NOT lasers) - I'd like the hole to be completely removed and stitched up to leave flat scar rather than a hole). Does any one know if any doctors in Melbourne (Australia) who do this? Please let me know your recommendations. Thank you.
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Answer: Improving scars on body with lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision and fillers
Dear Nancy,
This is a very difficult question to answer as filler can be used for scars for various purposes. The filler will not alter wound healing but as the filler dissolve, the final scar revision result may alter. It is very important to get all of your records from your injector and...
Hello and thank you for your question. The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Based on
your photographs, you will benefit from a surgical scar revision which will entail opening your prior cleft repair, excising scar tissue, and multi-layered closure. Make sure...
Depending on the size of the scar and the amount of time it would take to perform the procedure, the cost of the surgery would likely range from around $400-600. The best option would be to arrange a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss the potential treatment options!
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