Can I Remove My Hypertrophic Scar With Preparation H ?

Question

I Got My Nose Pierced In July 2011 And Then 1 Month Later I Got A Hypertrophic Scar. They Said I Could Remove It With Tee Tree Oil But That Only Irritates My Skin. I Heard Preparation H Helps . . . ? Is It True Can Preparation H Help ?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Preparation as far as I know only works on hemorrhoids.  Scar treatment can vary from revision surgery, to topical agents or silicone sheeting, to name a few.

John P. Di Saia, MD · Answer

Hello,

	See a qualified surgeon to get proper advice. Using over the counter acid-containing products might make it worse.

	 

	Best Regards,

	John Di Saia MD

Can I Remove My Hypertrophic Scar With Preparation H ?

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