25 years ago a car accident caused this (long indented scar) on my forehead. I had plastic surgery after the accident. 5 years after my surgery I was told that there's nothing more they could do for my scar. I was "devastated" and give up looking for an answer (until now). Surgical procedures have dramatically changed in 25 years. Recently, a plastic surgeon recommended (Z-plasty) to revise the scar and (permanent fillers) to elevate the indented areas. Thank you, for taking the time to respond to this request...
June 4, 2014
Answer: Scar reduction Your scars can be improved with a series of laser treatments. Seek the expertise of a dermatologist with advanced training in lasers. In your area, I would consider seeing Dr. Suzanne Kilmer, she has great experience with this type of procedure.
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Scar reduction Your scars can be improved with a series of laser treatments. Seek the expertise of a dermatologist with advanced training in lasers. In your area, I would consider seeing Dr. Suzanne Kilmer, she has great experience with this type of procedure.
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Forehead Scar Revision I do think that there is siginificant mprovement that can be achieved with your forehead scars. A scar revision procedure that would involve excising the old scar and using advanced plastic closure techniques such as serial Z-plasty, geometric broken line closure could giv e you dramatic improvement in the color, countour and orientation of the scars. I will often recommend resurfacing (i.e., laser or dermabrasion) the revised scar at 8 weeks after the initial scar revision. Fillers would only be necessary if any areas of the scar remain depressed relative to the surrounding normal skin, which would hopefully be avoided.
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Forehead Scar Revision I do think that there is siginificant mprovement that can be achieved with your forehead scars. A scar revision procedure that would involve excising the old scar and using advanced plastic closure techniques such as serial Z-plasty, geometric broken line closure could giv e you dramatic improvement in the color, countour and orientation of the scars. I will often recommend resurfacing (i.e., laser or dermabrasion) the revised scar at 8 weeks after the initial scar revision. Fillers would only be necessary if any areas of the scar remain depressed relative to the surrounding normal skin, which would hopefully be avoided.
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