Laser Revision Of Scars

Question: Scar revision? I broke my collar bone in half about two months ago because the break wasn't going to heal itself without a plate. I was given the option of removing the plate after the bone is fully healed. There is a pretty big bump where the edge of the plate is, and there is still some discomfort so I think I will get it taken out. I talked to the doctor and he told me that they will cut the old scar out and form a new one where the old one was. My question is: What are some of the best proven ways to make my scar less red, bumpy and visible? This can include any laser scar reduction or creams or strips or anything like that really. How much will laser reduction cost? Sorry about that, I meant I needed surgery because the break wouldn't heal properly.

Answer: I have this cream i use on my stomach because i just got my appendix out and it works amazing and fades quick its called scar zone, its like 10 dollars at the local pharmacy :) good luck .

Question: I have a Hypertrophic scar about 2 inches long, best treatments? Hello, I have two Hypertrophic scars they are about 8 months old and I have been using silicon gel sheets as treatment for them for about 4-5 months now. they are not really improving much, maybe slightly flatter but that may be my imagination too. they are dark red, about 5mm by 55mm and are slightly raised. they are surgery scars after an accident. before the silicon sheet i used an oil, which had the same ingradients as bio oil but cheaper and that did not really seem to work either but did help take some of the itching away. i was interested in other treatments such as laser, scar revision and microdermabrasion. I have spoke to my doctor about it but he says because it is not on my face, the best thing i should do it just forget about it but it is causing me a lot of upset because they are on my thighs and i feel i cannot wear certain things. i have been researching these options myself but i am finding it hard to pick which is the right one because they all claim to be good. i have been told by my doctor that scar revision surgery is pointless for me because it will just replace the old scar with a new one. i would like some advice from people who had had revision surgery for Hypertrophic or Keloid scars or know of someone who has as to which method worked for them and which how big their scars were and how long it took to get better. also some information on prices would be good. i am from the UK by the way. look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance

Answer: http://www.cosmeticsurgeryconsultants.co… From the above site "You can telephone us on 0870 760 6555 or complete our online enquiry form". From http://www.londonplasticsurgeryassociate… There are a lot of questions answered on their site.. There are many variables that affect the severity of scarring, including the size and depth of the wound, the blood supply to the area, the thickness and colour of your skin, and the direction of the scar. How much the appearance of a scar bothers you is, of course, a personal matter. While no scar can be removed completely, plastic surgeons can often improve the appearance of a scar, making it less obvious through the injection or application of certain steroid medications or through surgical procedures known as scar revisions. To contact us, please fill in this form and click 'Submit' or phone 0870 780 9771. Alternatively you may e-mail info@lpsa.co.uk with your query. We always return patient calls on the day we receive them and our e-mail is monitored Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Question: What is the best way to reduce the appearance of a depressed surgical scar? Dermabrasion? Fillers? Laser? I have a small facial scar along the jawline, 1/2 inch wide, looks slightly indented which causes irregular shadows. Hard to cover with makeup. I have had 2 scar revisions, with some improvement but it is still fairly noticable. Any input on how to help smooth out or minimize the appearance would be much appreciated.

Answer: There are certain over the counter creams that you can use. I work in a pharmacy and the one that we tell people to use the most is Mederma. Hope this helps

Question: self harm scars have ruined my life? something so stupid i did ten years ago and i want to kill myself because of it i cant swim, go on holiday, wear the clothes i want ive tried bio oil, surgical scar revision (leaving worse ones), laser treatment, microdermabrasion had enough. i'm sick to death of looking at them everyday and i cant find an answer. please help i've tried coverup makeup, they just go straight through cant get tattoo as they are raised i have used dermablend with a professional, they couldnt cover them i dont want a tattoo with scars showing through

Answer: You can tattoo over raised scars, it just takes an experienced artist to do so. There are several who specialise in covering self-harm scars. You could also look into scarification instead. Try dermablend. Although it will look a little strange as they are raised, it will at least cover any discolouration. Takes a few shades and alot of practice to make it look decent though. Its waterproof and smudgeproof, and specially made for people with serious burns and stuff like that. Also works on tattoos. http://www.dermablend.com

Question: Surgical scar revision? I have a couple of small burn scars (the largest one is about half an inch wide) on my arm and I'm trying to figure out what my options are as far as minimizing their appearance. They are about two years old and have not responded to topical treatments like Mederma, etc. I'm really self-conscious about how prominent the scarred areas look because of the drastic difference in pigmentation so I've decided that my best option now is to undergo scar revision surgery. I've done a lot of research and have already set up consultations with several plastic surgeons but I was curious to know if anyone has had success reducing the appearance of scars via elliptical excision or dermabrasion/laser treatment. I would just like to get an idea of how effective these procedures are and how satisfied people have been with the results so that I can go into this with realistic expectations. Any helpful input or suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Answer: Hey, I had a hypertrophic scar on my forearm from an accident several years ago, and I recently underwent fusiform scar excision. One of your biggest threats, if not the biggest, is tension pulling at your incision after the surgery. Since your scar is about half an inch wide, after it is excised, nearby skin will be pulled together to close the wound. External sutures may be used for 7-14 days to prevent dehiscence. However, after they are taken out, your scar will still be subject to a lot of tension. This tension will cause scar widening and even hypertrophic scarring (red and raised), so it is something that you must take seriously. There is a very good product, recommended by my PS, that specifically targets this problem. It is called the Suturesafe dynamic adhesive tape, manufactured by Canica, a company in Canada. You need to apply the tapes right after, or even during, the suture stage, for a period up to 2 months. You have to wait till the healthy skin around the scar stretch enough so that there is no more tension on the wound. Next, after the paper-tape, you need to apply Mederma and silicone gel sheet (cica care or mepiform) to the wound. In addition, you may consider 585 nm pulsed dye laser treatment that specifically targets red and raised scars. As an additional precaution, consult your surgeon about having corticosteroid injections at the wound site 2 weeks post-op, as a preventative measure against abnormal scarring. I have done a lot of research to gather this information because like you I am very annoyed at my scar. There are studies that prove the above methods all aim to reduce/prevent massive scarring. Remember that scars can never be 100% removed. They can only be minimized. Good luck.

Question: can i sue him? this dude i was messing with beat me up i had to get stitches on side of my eyebrow so now i have a scar right there can i sue him for 4000 so i can get laser resurfacing or scar revision done and i press charges on his ***.

Answer: As other said you should have filed a police report when it happened. That would have made it easier. But......... in some places you have a few months to press charges..... but you probably will need a witness. But you never know, you could lodge a complaint and he may admit to it and say something like "I did that months ago". He hits women so he is probably not the brightest guy. So first call a police station and ask if it is still possible to lodge a complaint. If you have witnesses you may be able to sue him regardless. Add in any previous medical bills as well. You could actually win on the basis that the scar is causing you mental distress because of your appearance (you are a women right?). Talk to a couple of lawyers........ talking to them the first time is free. You might find out enough to do it later on your own. No offense but more practical.........don't use "messing with". It implies messing with, messing around, something is messed up. Its hard to explian but it will sound wrong in any documents for charging or sueing. Dating, seeing, dated a few times, something like that.

Question: i had scar revision done a month back...will the scar size reduce even more? i had a stitch mark on my leg and a scar on my arm caused by a bad accident a few years back. One month back, i went for scar revision. The doctor told me that only hairline scars will be left behind after scar revision. The stitches of scar revision have been removed..However, the new scars look a bit larger in size, not like hairlines, though they are smaller than the original ones. The stitch marks of scar revision are also remaining. I have been applying contractubex since the stitch marks were removed,as suggested by the doctor. Will the stitch marks go away in due course of time. Also, will the scars reduce more in size in due course of time..or should i go for laser surgery after a few months...As i'm into hospitality industry, i dont want these scars to affect my career. I am worried about their appearance.

Answer: They should continue to shrink just a bit more but not drastically. Buy some MEDERMA.. it works like a freakin' charm!! :D

Question: Has anyone ever had scar revision?? I really wanna get a scar fixed that I have and I was just wondering how much this will cost me. Also, what kind of surgery was it? (laser, injections, etc.)

Answer: I have scars from my laproscopy surgery to removed my fibroids. Not only was it a scar but it was also a keloid. I had a shot of kenalog to reduced the raised keloid and it work, however the color hasn't changed. It is still dark and I was told to bleach it with Hydroquinone...well that didn't do much so now I am going to see someone else if laser treatment will work. I would imagine the lazer procedure would be expensive, I don't really know how much it will cost yet. The kenalog was covered by my insurance. They charged my insurance about $300 just for the shot.