I have an atrophic scar on my nose bridge; do to a mole removal 6 months ago. One Dermatologic Surgeon says CO2 laser is the best treatment? The other Dermatologic Surgeon says a Scar revision surgrey best. He will turn the 5 mm atrophic scar into a 7 mm straight line acrossnose bridge using a cut and stitches method. Which is the best? Which will leave the smallest scar. Right now I have a 5 mm whole on nose bridge.
Answer: Depending on the severity of the scar, a revision can be done 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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Answer: Depending on the severity of the scar, a revision can be done 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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April 7, 2017
Answer: Scar Hello,
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April 7, 2017
Answer: Scar Hello,
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April 7, 2017
Answer: CO2 laser for mole removal scar Without photos it is a bit difficult to give specific advice. However, if you have a 5 mm depressed, round scar from a punch biopsy/removal of a mole, then it is more likely a formal scar revision (straight line scar with stitches) would be beneficial. I think it is likely that it may be longer than 7mm, depending on depth of scar and shape. It is also sometimes necessary to move on to more complex methods of eradicating and reconstructing a deeper scar on the nose (local flaps or perhaps skin grafting in this location). CO2 laser is beneficial for improving the fine lines and wrinkles of the skin due to age and sun exposure, and can also help acne scarring. It is less useful to me and my patients if we are trying to improve the appearance of a nose scar that is the result of a mole removal. I would recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon in person so that they are able to assess the size of the scar adequately and the state of the tissues. Best wishes for a terrific result from your revision!
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April 7, 2017
Answer: CO2 laser for mole removal scar Without photos it is a bit difficult to give specific advice. However, if you have a 5 mm depressed, round scar from a punch biopsy/removal of a mole, then it is more likely a formal scar revision (straight line scar with stitches) would be beneficial. I think it is likely that it may be longer than 7mm, depending on depth of scar and shape. It is also sometimes necessary to move on to more complex methods of eradicating and reconstructing a deeper scar on the nose (local flaps or perhaps skin grafting in this location). CO2 laser is beneficial for improving the fine lines and wrinkles of the skin due to age and sun exposure, and can also help acne scarring. It is less useful to me and my patients if we are trying to improve the appearance of a nose scar that is the result of a mole removal. I would recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon in person so that they are able to assess the size of the scar adequately and the state of the tissues. Best wishes for a terrific result from your revision!
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April 4, 2017
Answer: Please post pictures to evaluate Without pictures its difficult to give you good feedback. Depending on what type or scar and how it looks, there may be different options to make it look better.
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April 4, 2017
Answer: Please post pictures to evaluate Without pictures its difficult to give you good feedback. Depending on what type or scar and how it looks, there may be different options to make it look better.
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April 4, 2017
Answer: Fractional CO2 laser resrufacting versus surgical scar revision
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April 4, 2017
Answer: Fractional CO2 laser resrufacting versus surgical scar revision
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