I had this scar on my arm injected with steroids about 5 months ago. Since then there has been slight skin atrophy and lots of redness and veins coming from the scar. What can be done to make this scar the most invisible that it can be?
January 9, 2024
Answer: Manual Microneedling + Rx Redness Reducing Meds For Better Blending Scars With Surrounding Normal Skin Professionally performed, manual microneedling (no need for the added expense and risks of RF microneedling) accompanied by the application of prescription strength redness reducing topicals can help to better blend the scar in both color and texture with the surrounding normal skin. Revision surgery is not only expensive and engenders post-surgical downtime, but runs the risk for the subsequent development of stretch scars and even tram track stitch marks. The hard science to support the use of fraxel lasers and other expensive "bells and whistles" gizmos that may be hawked to you unfortunately lags well behind the social media buzz and marketing hype that promotes them. You would be wise to make sure to consult an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and best of luck.
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January 9, 2024
Answer: Manual Microneedling + Rx Redness Reducing Meds For Better Blending Scars With Surrounding Normal Skin Professionally performed, manual microneedling (no need for the added expense and risks of RF microneedling) accompanied by the application of prescription strength redness reducing topicals can help to better blend the scar in both color and texture with the surrounding normal skin. Revision surgery is not only expensive and engenders post-surgical downtime, but runs the risk for the subsequent development of stretch scars and even tram track stitch marks. The hard science to support the use of fraxel lasers and other expensive "bells and whistles" gizmos that may be hawked to you unfortunately lags well behind the social media buzz and marketing hype that promotes them. You would be wise to make sure to consult an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and best of luck.
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January 9, 2024
Answer: Scar therapy I'd suggest scar gel such as Skin Medica Scar Recovery gel or Biocorneum. You might also consider a vascular laser like intense pulsed light.
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January 9, 2024
Answer: Scar therapy I'd suggest scar gel such as Skin Medica Scar Recovery gel or Biocorneum. You might also consider a vascular laser like intense pulsed light.
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