44, female, I have extremely bad scarring on my legs, what's best option for me? (Photos)

June 9, 2023
Asked By:Nurturing695226 in New York

I am a 44 year old woman and I have battled a terrible substance abuse disorder for years. It has left my legs with extremely bad scars not to mention collapsed veins. What’s the best option for me?

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Answers (4)

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July 18, 2023

Answer: Recommend doing Resurfx laser. Combine with melarase creams to help lighten pigmentation

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 18, 2023

Answer: Recommend doing Resurfx laser. Combine with melarase creams to help lighten pigmentation

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 11, 2023

Answer: Scars on legs from substance abuse??? Englewood Cliffs NJ

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 11, 2023

Answer: Scars on legs from substance abuse??? Englewood Cliffs NJ

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 11, 2023

Answer: Consider Professional Manual Dermastamp Microneedling+Prescription Strength Bleaching Agents For PIH

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 11, 2023

Answer: Consider Professional Manual Dermastamp Microneedling+Prescription Strength Bleaching Agents For PIH

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Answer: Scar Treatment

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