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Scar Revision Has Left a Big Red Mark

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I had a deep scar on the bridge of my nose that...

Rich88
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I had a deep scar on the bridge of my nose that was caused by cystic acne. It was very visible since it was slap bang inbetween my eyes. The dermatologist discussed CO2 but as this could only smooth the edges of the scar, a scar revision was more suitable (cutting the scar out). I agreed this was the right aproach and the operation itself went fine and stitches were put in. I was somewhat annoyed, however, that I had to go to a local drop in centre to have the stitches removed. The nurse had no clue what I had done and she was quite heavy handed (squeezing the actual scar to see if blood came out - wtf). I also think dissolvable stiches would have been a better option for such a delicate area. It has been 12 months post-op and I think it looks like utter crap. The deep scar is gone, but I have a big red/purple splodge. I was told there would be a faint red line once the scar heals, but I can't imagine this is going to happen. I'm thinking of going to a plastic surgeon and getting it cut out again. Should I go down this route? Apologies for the quality of the pictures, my camera isn't great.

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August 4, 2016
Your scar can try to improve with the help of Microneedling procedure (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDzBKNNAJJhDOBPUaKiT3wA). This may require 2-3 treatments with an interval of 4-6 weeks. After the first procedure it will be clear helping this method or not. I think that one more operation you can do if this method does not help.
August 10, 2016

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.  I hope that you find support here in the community.

August 19, 2016
What kind of scar revision did u get ? What method
October 13, 2016
What methods are there? It was cut out with a laser and the skin was sutured together.
March 2, 2018
Have you tried IPL for the redness?
April 11, 2018