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

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As this is in a very embarrassing spot.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

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.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Appears as such a small scar that revision surgically could worsen it. Did you research into trying a laser scar revision? Only offered in dermatology offices. If you desire scar revision by excision fee $1,000 under local anestesia.

James Fernau, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question!

Scars can be revised by multiple laser treatments. Certain creams out there may help to an extent, but I would advise getting a few laser resurfacing treatments over time to achieve an optimal result. I recommend the Sciton laser.

Please be sure to see a board-certified plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with. Best of luck!

James L. Fernau, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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I have a scar on my inner thigh from surgery. What can I do?

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