Hello! I had a laparoscopy gallblader surgery and now I have this ugly scar above my navel, I feel really bad about this. I will appreciate very much your advice to get fix it and if the results are satisfactory. Is scar revision or umbilicoplasty good options, and how much will it cost. I'm sad and dessesperate.... Thanks for your time!
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Answer: PRP SC and Plato's Scar Serum for a laparoscopy scar
Based on your photos it is difficult to evaluate the scar and see the exact color / depth / texture.
In general, for small scars like yours on a convex area like cheeks, you might benefit from micro needling to make it less deep and laser or topical treatment to lighten the color. Surgical scar...
This is tough to answer without pictures. A combination may give improvement with lasers, subcision, microneedling/prp and fillers. However, surgical revision may be needed. I recommend getting a formal consultation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
First, let me say that I am hardly surprised that you found the fraxel treatments to be of little value. Anyone who has read my answers to numerous questions knows that, in my experience, these supposedly "next best thing" to come along, relatively expensive devices are proving to be far more ba...