Can laser therapy help break up internal scar tissue from previous chin surgeries?

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I had a chin implant in 2005, which i got removed in 2019 and did a Sliding Genioplasty. I am happy with the results, but I have internal scar tissue left over and it is very uncomfortable. I've been working with a Facial PT to try to help break it up, but no difference. Is there a laser therapy that can help break up the scar tissue and not affect the hardware from the genioplasty?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Roberta Huang, MD · Answer

Hi Daisimay,
Yes there are lasers that can help with scarring. You'll want a laser treatment that can go deep enough. I would also encourage you to find a provider that uses biostimulators like Radiesse and Sculptra. They can go subdermally and break up the scar tissue while also laying the biostimulator to help promote collagen growth in that area.

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