For over 2 years I have tried every over the counter treatment available trying to minimize my scar. The fact that is right in my chest it makes it very hard to hide it. Nothing has worked for me. Is there any procedure or treatment available to help me reduce or get rid of it?
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Hello and thank you for your question. As a board certified dermatologist, we see this very often. I recommend that you are pursuing aggressive miniaturization of your skin with a lactic acid solution and/or cream. This will help you exfoliate the pigment much faster. Cerave Sal Acid, Cerave...
Avoid lasers at this point. I would start with a combination of Melapads followed by Melarase PM and Replenish once daily to help even out your scars. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...