I have a scar on my inner thigh from surgery. What can I do?

Keloid scars are characterized by their growth potential and increased degree of inflammation within the skin. Unlike non-inflamed scars, keloids have the potential for growth beyond the original footprint of injury. Our office specializes in the management of keloids, whether single or multiple, using a combination platform that includes lasers, RF, scar modulation, Parke-Davis Scar Protocols, and injection therapy. Some keloids will require surgical intervention as an initial step for treatment.
Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

Scars need aerify, enlighten, or Cosmelan peels post surgery. Vivatia foam, Restorsea 10x, skinceuticals phyto +, Cosmelan 2 cream, and reve skin fortified bleaching cream all help. Scars can be punch out and removed in the office.


there are many options for hypertrophic/red/discolored scars:
1. vascular lasers (yellow laser, vbeam, excel v)
2. fractional lasers (fraxel, erbium, co2)
3. microneedling/PRP
4. silicone based scar gels with growth factors
5. excision/surgical removal and repair
see an expert.
Best, Dr. Emer.

There are a few options for your scar. Laser resurfacing, e.g. with a fractionated ablative laser, would be a nice starting point. If the scar is raised/thick, then injecting it with cortisone would be reasonable too. Sometimes recutting the area is also an option. Best to see a skin expert such as a dermatologist to review your options.