Can I remove built up scar tissue due to botched hairline lowering surgery? (Photos)

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What can be done to help? I had a hairline lowering surgery done 4 years ago and have had two scar revision surgeries since. The hair around the scar has not grown back and the scar is quite unsightly; there is also a buildup of scar tissue on both sides of the scar & the shape is odd. I strongly feel that too much skin was taken away and the forehead appears too small more my face now, slightly disproportionate. I'm aware there is not much I can do about this now but I would like to explore the options I do have.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Can I remove built up scar tissue due to botched hairline lowering surgery? (Photos)

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