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The scar has both a hypertrophic component, which is likely the primary cause of the contracture and tightness and a depressed portion. Intralesional triamcinolone in varying amounts and concentrations sometimes, when necesssary, combined with other antiinflammatory agents, such as 5-FU, can prove quite helpful for softening and flattening the elevated component and permitting freer movement. If so desired, subcision may be used to elevate and smooth the indented upper portion seen in the photo. Make sure to consult an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist.. Best of luck.
Our office has many different treatments for acne scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Acne 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...
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...
Vbeam laser is the gold standard for deeply red or pinkish hyperemia on the skin from skin trauma or surgery. We use this laser quite often to improve redness in combination with Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily. Options for red scars include scar modulation, intralesional injections to reduce i...
Dear 9jayc7, From the pictures I see a depression along with discolouration of the skin. I would recommend fat fill along with management of the hyperpigmentation through various approaches such as dermabrasion or other techniques.
Dear OCblonde, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of...
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...