2 years after neck lift - what can I do to reduce the appearance of widening scars and what can be causing this? (photos)

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I had a neck lift/platysmaplasty almost 2 years ago. I was very happy with the immediate results, however, after my sutures were removed, the scars at my hairline began to widen significantly. I used Biocorneum/silicone as directed by my surgeon. I had 3 rounds of PRP microneedling last year at his suggestion. Scars are still very visible. Is micropigmentation a good option, or would surgical revision be better? What causes scar widening like this?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

Hello, even second scar revision surgery will help you to get rid of the scar. You will have a second scar and it will not go so even you do not know how a new scar will heal. It is better to go lazer treatment.

2 years after neck lift - what can I do to reduce the appearance of widening scars and what can be causing this? (photos)

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