I had heart surgery last April. I'm 42 years old and the scar is small from the top but huge at the bottom. What can be done to minimize this scar and when can I seek treatment?
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June 18, 2016
Answer: Heart surgery scars and sternotomy scars can be improved
Scars usually heal without sequelae in infants. That being said, the most important areas to consider are make sure you use sunscreen on the scars to minimize ultraviolet rays. There is an over the counter product called scar fade gel or mederma for children that works well but requires frequent...
Keloids should be treated early and aggressively. Pressure treatment is recommended using specific protocols, however, hot water may elicit a histamine response that has not shown to modulate keloids. Surgery90210 Karamanoukian
Hello,
The best advice I can offer is that you may have to excise it over again. It usually works on the first go around. Hope this helps answer our question.
Dr. Nassif
