There is so much information surrounding these two treatment modalities, yet I'm confused as to what may be most beneficial. For a raised, hypertrophic scar (non-keloid) what does the best job of flattening w/o causing side effects? Thanks so much!
March 22, 2017
Answer: Raised hypertrophic scar treatment Scar treatment at this point is a little like cooking - a little of this and a little of that. There are studies that show benefit of each of the modalities - different lases and injectables but I don't know of any that compare different combinations of therapy. If a scar is raised and not red I use a fractional erbium laser (Sciton Profractional) with or without steroids/5FU - depends on the thickness etc. For red scars I use a vascular laser - I like IPL/BBL but other vascular lasers are excellent as well. Combinations of these therapies are also used depending on the scar and previous treatments. Scar revision is also used first if the scars are terrible and lasers/injectables are used in the healing phase. Best to see a doc who has experience and a variety of devices/lasers
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March 22, 2017
Answer: Raised hypertrophic scar treatment Scar treatment at this point is a little like cooking - a little of this and a little of that. There are studies that show benefit of each of the modalities - different lases and injectables but I don't know of any that compare different combinations of therapy. If a scar is raised and not red I use a fractional erbium laser (Sciton Profractional) with or without steroids/5FU - depends on the thickness etc. For red scars I use a vascular laser - I like IPL/BBL but other vascular lasers are excellent as well. Combinations of these therapies are also used depending on the scar and previous treatments. Scar revision is also used first if the scars are terrible and lasers/injectables are used in the healing phase. Best to see a doc who has experience and a variety of devices/lasers
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March 22, 2017
Answer: Raised Keloid Scar and V-Beam A combination of V-Beam laser and intralesional cortisone injections are the best combination to treat keloid scars. It usually takes several sessions to minimize and flatten the scars. Please consult an expert in scar removal. Best, Dr. Green
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March 22, 2017
Answer: Raised Keloid Scar and V-Beam A combination of V-Beam laser and intralesional cortisone injections are the best combination to treat keloid scars. It usually takes several sessions to minimize and flatten the scars. Please consult an expert in scar removal. Best, Dr. Green
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