What scar treatment should I use? (Photos)

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I had liposuction 3 months ago and have scars from the incision sites. they are very dark red/ brown. And a couple of them are slightly raised. I do tend to keloid. What is the best course of action for scar removal? I’ve done silicone gel and it’s not been helpful. maybe lasers?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear bellelaurel92,
I understand you are concerned with the appearance of your scars. As your scars heal, it should flatten out and lighten. Loss of pigmentation or hyperpigmentation may also be experienced but will resolve over time. Always follow your surgeon's post operative care instructions when it comes to scar management to avoid any complications like infection and for faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Scars can be temporary or permanent and there are many aspects of scars that can be improved. During your consultation, we look to determine the textural changes, hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, scar color, scar contour depth, scar atrophy, inflammation, and scar thickness. Once complete, a HIDEF protocol is established that includes pigmentation protocols to either lighten or darken scar tone, retexturization of scars, inflammatory mediators, lasers, and contour correction. All of these require time and multi-plane correction.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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