What are my options to improve post surgical scars from gynecomastia? (Photos)

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I'm almost 5 years post of gyno surgery liposuction and gland removal. My scarring is really bothering me. I got my surgery done by a certified boar surgon in Poland ( which I got it done in UK now ). Did my surgon do a bad job in terms of not hiding the scar as well As he Could have ? Is there anything I can do? The right scar is way worse than the left. What are my options

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this type of scarring needs medical tattooing, usually takes 2-3 sessions. lasers do not work well, but plasma pen or fraxel can be tried in this case.  dermarolling weekly helps for texture (see link).  Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ajay52,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you can get scar revision. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Alejandro Mora, MD · Answer

In my opinion, post surgical scars are often very treatable. They respond very well to fractionated lasers. It may take 3-5 treatments but it will improve both the tone and texture of a post-surgical scar. 
Since there is some evidence of hypertrophic scarring as well then sometimes injections with combination of steroid and 5fu into the scar can improve the texture as well. You could try this before a laser treatment to see if that's all you would need.

What are my options to improve post surgical scars from gynecomastia? (Photos)

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