What can I do to remove small cheekbone cut from shaving? (Photo)

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I was shaving not too long ago, I’d say around 3 months ago and got cut while shaving. This is the first time I’ve been seriously cut and though it has already somewhat healed. I really don’t like how it currently looks. Are there any procedures that can minimize the look of it? I’m already insecure by how it has faded on my skin

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

These are the options available for patients who are looking to minimize the appearance of shaving cuts on their cheekbones.

1. Topical Treatments: Over-the-counter and prescription creams, ointments, and gels can help heal cuts faster and reduce the appearance of scars. Topical silicone gel, for example, has been shown to improve the appearance of scars if used consistently.

2. Laser Therapy: Laser therapy can be an effective way to reduce the appearance of scars. This procedure uses focused light to remove or reshape scar tissue. It can also help to improve the texture and color of scars, making them less noticeable.

3. Dermabrasion: Dermabrasion is a technique that involves removing the top layers of skin with a special device. This can help to reduce the uneven texture that scars often have, making them less noticeable.

4. Microneedling: This is a procedure that involves using tiny needles to puncture the skin, stimulating the body's natural healing process and promoting the production of collagen. This can help to fill in scar tissue, making it smoother and less noticeable.

5. Surgical Revision: In some cases, a surgical procedure might be necessary to minimize the appearance of a scar. This could involve cutting out the scar tissue and re-stitching the wound, or using a technique called Z-plasty to reposition the scar so it's less noticeable.

6. Fillers: Injectable fillers can be used to raise depressed scars to the level of the surrounding skin, helping to reduce their visibility.

7. Makeup: While not a medical solution, makeup designed to cover scars can be a temporary solution to hide the appearance of cuts.

It's important to note that the effectiveness of these treatments can vary depending on the individual patient's skin type, the age of the scar, and other factors. Therefore, it would be beneficial to have a detailed consultation with the patient to discuss the best possible treatment options for them.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

It was difficult to discern from the photos, but if the area is red, then professionally performed, manual Dermastamp microneedling accompanied by the application of Rx redness reducing agents can be used to treat this. If this is instead post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, then the microneedling can be accompanied by the application of Rx pigment reducing agents. There is no need for the added expense and risks of RF microneedling. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.

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