It is true that in most cases
scars cannot be removed. It is also true that
with facial plastic surgery they can be improved.
Using the latest surgical techniques and postoperative
care involving our state-of-the-art skin care
department, scars can be noticeably improved.
The results of treatment are often evident within
the first week and keep getting better over the
next twelve months. The results of scar revision
are permanent and highly effective.
Before
After
Several types of treatment are available:
Treatments consist of steroids with occlusion, silicone gel, Retin-A, hydroquinone, Vitamin E and other topical treatments.
Intralesional
steroids are used mostly for keloids and hypertrophic scars and
consists of injections of steroids into the usually thick, red, raised
scars.
Chemical peels may be helpful to remove upper layers of skin and the scars contained therein.
Microdermabrasion is an in-office procedure for quick and comfortable immediate treatment of many types of scars.
Dermabrasion is more extensive and aggressive than microdermabrasion and may be helpful.
CO2 laser resurfacing surgery is very effective in raised scars, while reddened scars may be lessened with the pulse dye laser.
Soft tissue injectable fillers are often
effective and may include Alloderm, Restylane,
and, occasionally, fat grafting.
