Raised scar inside nasolabial fold treatment. Laser? Kenalog?

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i removed the hyaluronic acid from nl fold but now i am left with ridge , a scar that was probably there before (i think it was artefill injected therevmany yrs ago). How do i get rid of the scar? laser? kenalog. i want to get juvederm to conceal it asap, but i still would like to treat it..

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Artefill lumps are difficult to remove when they are intradermal. Hypertrophic scars that are thick can often respond to application of Plato's Scar Serum. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

The scar that you are describing may be more difficult to correct it it is from Artefill.  You cannot use Vitrase to dissolve it like you would a hyaluronic acid filler.  The easiest way might be to just hide the scar with another filler such as Juvederm or Restylane.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with these fillers for the best cosmetic results.

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