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I would recommend a scar revision to improve the scar in your eyebrow. This would allow the eyebrow to be more aligned and reduce the scar. Hair transplants to the eyebrow could be another option but I think the scar revision would give you a good result.
There are really two good options for this type of scar. The missing eyebrow hairs will not grow back therefore the scar can either be surgically replaced with a more narrow scar or medical tattoo can be used to blend the scar color and further camouflage the scar with dark tattoo to mimic brow hairs. I would typically recommend scar revision as the best option but the tattoo should also create a nice result.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
Treatment of alopecia scars begins with a FUE examination to determine the feasibility of a hair transplant. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS
Hi Rodeogirl. We would not recommend surgical revision either. Because the texture of the scars is not the issue, you are very likely so have a similar problem with color if you do a surgical revision. We would use q-switched lasers to fade the marks. While we like hydroquinone in many...
Scar revision is an excellent option for this scar. The question is whether there is a fascial defect underneath the scar. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
If the bumps on your forehead are scar tissue and not bone, then they should be able to be removed fairly easily. If the scar is over one of the bumps, then the incision could be done through the existing scar. You most likely would need a new incision over the other bump though,...
I would treat these hypertrophic and potentially keloid scars on the back and chest with a combination of IIT, laser, and pressure, coupled with topical silicone.
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