I had a tummy tuck a year ago and the scars from it are still very thick and dark. I’ve tried scar strips and gels, they didn’t help. My surgeon told me it was my fault for being in the sun before surgery. No one warned me that being in the sun would make me scar so bad. The only solution my surgeon offered was injecting a steroid into the scar.
Answer: A series of injections and laser treatment is needed 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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Answer: A series of injections and laser treatment is needed 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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March 14, 2022
Answer: Improving Dark Scars -- Lasers (Aerolase), Microneedling/PRP, Skin Lightening, Peels, Skin Care, Sun Protection These spots can be improved with a combination of Cosmelan, lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 14, 2022
Answer: Improving Dark Scars -- Lasers (Aerolase), Microneedling/PRP, Skin Lightening, Peels, Skin Care, Sun Protection These spots can be improved with a combination of Cosmelan, lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 14, 2022
Answer: Is there a way to remove thick, dark scars post Tummy Tuck? (photos) Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. You can certainly try the steroid injections and silicone sheet compression therapy for a nonsurgical approach towards improvement.
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March 14, 2022
Answer: Is there a way to remove thick, dark scars post Tummy Tuck? (photos) Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. You can certainly try the steroid injections and silicone sheet compression therapy for a nonsurgical approach towards improvement.
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March 13, 2022
Answer: Scars Dear jbird93,
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March 13, 2022
Answer: Scars Dear jbird93,
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March 12, 2022
Answer: Intralesional Anti-Inflammatory Injections Can Work Well For Shrinking & Flattening Hypertrophic & Keloid Scars The therapy of choice--that has a more than five decades long track record for efficacy-- for flattening elevated, "proud flesh" (hypertrophic) scars, such as these appear to be, remains intralesional injections of anti-inflammatory agents, such as triamcinolone+/- 5-FU. Relatively expensive, faddish, Johnny-come-lately "bells and whistles" devices, like RF and fraxel lasers may be heavily supported by a whole lot of device manufactuer marketing hype, but, to date, still lack the hard science to support their use, and, as you have already learned, scar gels, creams and strips are of little value. Overexposure to the sun is never really good for a variety of reasons, but, these kind of darkened scars can develop quite commonly after certain surgeries. Make sure to see a board certified cosmetic dermatologist with extensive scar treatment experience, and best of luck.
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March 12, 2022
Answer: Intralesional Anti-Inflammatory Injections Can Work Well For Shrinking & Flattening Hypertrophic & Keloid Scars The therapy of choice--that has a more than five decades long track record for efficacy-- for flattening elevated, "proud flesh" (hypertrophic) scars, such as these appear to be, remains intralesional injections of anti-inflammatory agents, such as triamcinolone+/- 5-FU. Relatively expensive, faddish, Johnny-come-lately "bells and whistles" devices, like RF and fraxel lasers may be heavily supported by a whole lot of device manufactuer marketing hype, but, to date, still lack the hard science to support their use, and, as you have already learned, scar gels, creams and strips are of little value. Overexposure to the sun is never really good for a variety of reasons, but, these kind of darkened scars can develop quite commonly after certain surgeries. Make sure to see a board certified cosmetic dermatologist with extensive scar treatment experience, and best of luck.
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