I have a raised scar from staples in my head. How much will it cost? Can you help? (Photo)

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Hypertrophic scars on the scalp are less common than alopecia scars. I would begin therapy with twice daily application of silicone based Plato's Scar Serum. Best of luck,Dr. Karamanoukian

Stephen Mandy, MD · Answer

From the photo it appears your scar is a keloid.  Because of your pigmentation, laser treatment is not feasible, however, cortisone injection once a month for 2 to 3 months will probably improve the scar significantly.  Usually this would be covered by insurance but should not be more than several hundred dollars per treatment if you are uninsured.

Richard Galitz, MD, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

Unfortunately from looking at your picture and the fact that you are of Afro-American ethnic background the chances of improvement are slight. It would be unfair to offer you the hope of improvement, and take your money when the chance is less then 50-50 that there will be a worthwhile positive change. This is a difficult area to make improvement in and even without any keloid or scar hypertrophy issues it still may be best to leave it be. Kenalog (steroid) injections for scars like this can sometimes leave a flat discolored area and I would be hesitant to start them. Most important is to give this at least a year or two to improve on its own. Silastic sheeting applied at night might be a good present option

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