Why did scar revision make my scars look worse? (Photos)

May 14, 2017
Asked By:Ginger8921 in Daytona Beach, FL

I did a scar revision a month ago, I had a small scar on my forehead and a tiny scar on my nose. I also had a chicken pox scar on my forehead that my doctor cut and attached it to the scar he was revising leaving it longer and most noticeable. The scar on my nose seems much deeper and more noticeable, is this normal, and will it get better? I am freaking out. I spent almos $5,000 trying to fix these scars and I am not happy with them at all. Please help!

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August 3, 2018

Answer: Subcision and fractional laser for your forehead scars

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Answer: Subcision and fractional laser for your forehead scars

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August 3, 2018

Answer: Best To Seek Scar Improvement Within Eight To Twelve Weeks Following Surgery, Trauma Or Infection

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Best To Seek Scar Improvement Within Eight To Twelve Weeks Following Surgery, Trauma Or Infection

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 15, 2017

Answer: Let it heal before changing tactics

Ellen A. Janetzke, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 15, 2017

Answer: Let it heal before changing tactics

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May 15, 2017

Answer: Scar Revision healing--Contact Your Doctor about after care

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Answer: Scar Revision healing--Contact Your Doctor about after care

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Answer: Scar treatment

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