I've had this burn scar for approximately 15 years. Over the years, its pigmentation has faded but it remains quite visible as you'll see from the attached picture. What are my options in terms of removing it or at least reducing it? Thanks!
May 7, 2020
Answer: Professional Medical Microneedling Can Help To Blend The Tone & Texture Of Scars With Surrounding Normal Skin Admittedly, the photo does not optimally delineate the scar. However, speaking generally, surgically excising the scar will still leave a visible scar, especially in a mobile region and a region under tension. Professional medical microneedling can help to break up the scar tissue and stimulate new, native collagen and elastic fiber synthesis to improve scar texture, but, especially if accompanied by the application of topical pigment promoters, such as bimatoprost and tyrosine, may even lead to significant repigmentation and blending of the scar with the surrounding normal skin. It would be wise, before jumping into surgery, to discuss this option with a board certified aesthetic physician with experience and expertise with professional medical microneedling in the treatment of scars. Best of luck and stay safe.
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May 7, 2020
Answer: Professional Medical Microneedling Can Help To Blend The Tone & Texture Of Scars With Surrounding Normal Skin Admittedly, the photo does not optimally delineate the scar. However, speaking generally, surgically excising the scar will still leave a visible scar, especially in a mobile region and a region under tension. Professional medical microneedling can help to break up the scar tissue and stimulate new, native collagen and elastic fiber synthesis to improve scar texture, but, especially if accompanied by the application of topical pigment promoters, such as bimatoprost and tyrosine, may even lead to significant repigmentation and blending of the scar with the surrounding normal skin. It would be wise, before jumping into surgery, to discuss this option with a board certified aesthetic physician with experience and expertise with professional medical microneedling in the treatment of scars. Best of luck and stay safe.
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May 9, 2020
Answer: Scar dorsal hand Scar excision with a small ellipse is reasonable. There will be another scar and this will require postoperative scar management.
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May 9, 2020
Answer: Scar dorsal hand Scar excision with a small ellipse is reasonable. There will be another scar and this will require postoperative scar management.
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