What Can I Do About An Open Heart Surgery Scar? (photo)

Chest keloids from heart surgery can be treated non surgically with the following: 


Selective IIT

Cryotherapy

Pressure Treatment

Pulsed Dye Scar Laser

A keloid scar on the chest is very common after heart surgery. The treatment of choice is injection of cortisone (& less commonly 5-fluorouracil), sometimes along with liquid nitrogen. Topical therapy in this situation is of minimal benefit. Speak with your dermatologist about the best treatment option for you.

It looks like you have a keloid scar.  The first treatment would be to inject with Kenalog (a type of cortisone medicine).  Another option is to inject with 5-fluorouracil to shrink the scar tissue.  5-fluorouracil is a chemotherapy drug which works well for thick scars.  I typically do a urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy prior to injecting in a female patient.  Usually repeat injections will shrink a keloid over time.  You should see a dermatologist for further evaluation and treatment.

You have a very hypertrophiv irregular sternal incision scar. Best to seek in person care from steroid injections over a few months, possible re excision to radiation (doubtful).