About 7 months ago, I had burned myself with a curling iron in the middle of my forehead. i hate the scar so much, i would like to get it removed. Are there any creams or laser removal to get it off? Just something - I'm willing to try anything because tired of trying to cover it up. thank you
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June 3, 2018
Answer: Melaquin PM for forehead scars caused by curling iron
If your scar is depressed (an indentation), then you might benefit from having it filled. The redness you describe will completely subside with time, and if the scar is flat you can conceal it with makeup.
IPL PhotoFacial treatments could be beneficial for the redness, and are relatively safe...
Laser treatment of hypertrophic facial scars in my opinion has been very helpful in allowing them to resolve quicker with better results. We typically recommend vascular laser treatments to alleviate the redness or discoloration and that helps the scar to flatten faster with better results. I...
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