Belly button piercing scar removal, what is the best option for me?

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So almost a year ago I had someone pierce my belly button and I regretted it so I took it out and left it to heal but now there are two brown spots when I pass my finger over its smooth but when you squeeze the area it's sorta hard. I saw a video on YouTube of a doctor in New York who made one incision and cut the scar tissue out and stitched it up and the patient is left with a very small white incision line --what do I do?

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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Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Depends upon if a scar would form. That is the risk in repairing bb ring openings. Best to seek only in person opinions.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I see many cases like this- very common. The fastest/ best/most reliable is excision with vvvvv close follow up and wound care. Excision can result in recurrence, hence the strapping, silicone and steroid injections or even laser EARLY. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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