Hello! Im looking for second, third or more opionions before going through the procedure. PS suggested to do punch excision on my deep scars on my nose. Is this the right and only path to take for these types of scars?? Please advice! thank you all so much.
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Answer: My PS suggested Punch excision. Any suggestions
This appears to be a normal healing process. I suggest using normal saline instead of hydrogen peroxide as this damages the surrounding skin and can actually slow down the wound healing process. Please consult with an expert if you experience further concerns. Best, Dr. Emer
Hello 'kirakat', thanks for your question. There are several options for scar therapy. The initial management up to a full year is massage the scar, avoid sun exposure, biocorneum cream, chemical peels, and occasionally steroid injections if the scar is thick or raised. The next option is CO...
I have done punch excision and TCA cross. This might help you to a degree and that's possible. It's also possible that you may not get as much of a result from these. TCA cross can be a long recovery and sometimes it's hard to control. Sometimes you can get worsening of your scars. Punch...
