Scar revision/treatment, sensitive area - can I get this minimized? (photos)

January 7, 2022
Asked By:felamt in North Kingstown, Rhode Island

I have about 1.5” horizontal scar on my right buttock from an excised abscess. It’s been ~9 months and I’ve considered getting a tattoo to cover the scar but will have to wait longer. It’s indented, and feels a bit hard to the touch and has a raised bump. I’m 5’2” and 125lbs pretty petite. Can I get this scar minimized? Something?

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August 22, 2023

Answer: A revision can be done followed with laser treatment to minimize appearance of scars

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 22, 2023

Answer: A revision can be done followed with laser treatment to minimize appearance of scars

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 13, 2022

Answer: Depressed Scar Treatment-- See An Expert

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 13, 2022

Answer: Depressed Scar Treatment-- See An Expert

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 8, 2022

Answer: Scar revision

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 8, 2022

Answer: Scar revision

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Scar revision

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