June 21,2012 I got bitten by a pitbull on my left leg. His jaw locked so the area needed stitches. The scars are deformed because the skin were really teared that time. It's dark that's why I can't wear anything short anymore. It's affecting my everyday life. Please help me. Thank you.
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There are many options to help improve this scar; with none of them being a one-all treatment. Plato's Scar Serum may help the scar, but laser, subcision, and fillers may be needed in addition to the serum in order to improve the visibility of the scar. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS
Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...
I would get a hydroquinone and vitamin C combination such as Obagi C clarifying serum twice daily, a retinol at night, and a broad spectrum sunscreen on top. You should see a dermatologist with expertise in treating skin of color and skin pigmentation as a combination of topical bleaching...
