When is the right time for Fluorouracil and Kenalog to be injected in a scar that is healing? (photos)

August 3, 2015
Asked By:Sweetli2000 in Miami, FL

I'm 4 months post mommy makeover. I had an appointment with my dermatologist about a month ago and I showed him my scars, he said they were hypertrophic and that I needed to start injecting 5 fluorouracil and Kenalog ASAP. I visited my Plastic Surgeon and he said that my scars were fine and that I didn't need to inject anything. Time has passed and my scars seem the same, bright pink, some places purple, some places more raised than others, Even though I trust my Plastic surgeon I'm confused :/

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August 4, 2015

Answer: Hello

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August 4, 2015

Answer: Hello

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August 4, 2015

Answer: When is the right time for Fluorouracil and Kenalog to be injected in a scar that is healing?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2015

Answer: When is the right time for Fluorouracil and Kenalog to be injected in a scar that is healing?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2015

Answer: Hypertrophic scars

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2015

Answer: Hypertrophic scars

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 4, 2015

Answer: Almost all scars heal aesthetically acceptably if there just left alone.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2015

Answer: Almost all scars heal aesthetically acceptably if there just left alone.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Steroid injection

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