What is a good cream to treat a keloid scar from an alarplasty? (Photos)

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Anyone can suggest any treatment cream/oil etc for my nose, I had my alar plasty 5months ago but ended to have a scarring keloid. I dont know what to do about it, its kinda visible. Hoping for ur suggestions that can help to ease the mark, Its on d right side of my nose. Please see attach photo. Thank you

Jacqueline T. Cheng, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for this question about your recovery. After five months, a cream may do little to reverse or minimize the presence of scar tissue. Cortisone injections usually help minimize the hardening and thickening of scar tissue but only in the immediate wake of your surgery. To remedy the scar in your pictures to your satisfaction, you may require a revision surgery. Only an in-person consultation performed by a board certified facial plastic surgeon in your area can give you the best options for you. I wish you good health!
- Jacqueline T. Cheng, MD

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

The photos show a hypertrophic scar, not a keloid.  Although I believe that this scar will ultimately require a surgical revision, I would recommend d a series of 1540 non-ablative laser treatments in the interim.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

If you were my patient I would revise the scar.  Scar creams work better in the early stage of healing.  Once a scar starts to thicken, cortisone injections are usually done to stop the process.  Talk to your surgeon about a revision.

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