Hey I'm a black male in my 20s. I had a very bad surgeon that performed an umbilicoplasty in 2007 that has left the area badly scared.I have had 1 consultation already and have been told that I don't have a lot of skin in the area to work with. I really would like to correct this or at least improve it.Happy to travel overseas for the right surgeon.Please advise
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At this point the most important thing is an occlusive barrier topical- a great one is Avastin Occlusive Moisturizer- but easier to find even Aquaphor available in most pharmacinstances and department stores. The topical hydrocortisone will also help. Laterzian on after the skin heals you can be...
Plato's Scar Serum should be fine during pregnancy. I would massage on the area twice daily. The product is sold internationally. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...