Surgically removing scars
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Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:16 am

Anyone out there have any experience with getting their scars, facially (which is what I'm looking at) or elsewhere.

I'd like to know what the typical procedure is; duration of time between consults and actually surgery, recovery time, results etc.

I realize some of the things I ask are really individual but just looking for anyone else's experience.

Thanks!

free skin care · Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:33 am

Once upon a time a derm told me she could punch out a scar and take a stitch or two and, while I might get another scar, it would be smaller and less noticeable. I didn't think it was worth spending money on.

free skin care · Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:43 pm

Are the scars raised or dented? Raised scars so very difficult to treat. You can try getting a series of steroid injections to help flatten them.

If they are dented and not large, subcision or excisions can be done.

I've had excisions done on some small scars. It does leave a line scar but it fades and its barely noticeable now. IMO its way better then a dent which can never be hidden.

Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:06 pm

I'd like to post a pic, which would be more helpful, but don't know how.
I've got a mix of different scars.

Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:47 pm

truth wrote:

I'd like to post a pic, which would be more helpful, but don't know how.

Hi truth, Here's how to do it:

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HTHs. Smile

Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:06 am

Thank you Havana8. (shite-it's huge! Don't look at this over breakfast..or lunch or dinner! Lol!)

Not a pretty pic but heck, it's my face! I'd like to thank CoverFX for helping me with my daily camo. Hahaha!!

Anyway, now everyone can get a basic idea of what I'm dealing with. I think at this point my skin really needs to rest. Hence the no surgery for a while, and I'd add derma rollers to that list. I don't want to upset my skin or potentially reawaken the beast that had lived within it for so many months.

free skin care · Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:34 pm

any chance you can see a plastic surgeon? If you see them while the scars are newer I think they can fix them easier.

I had laser on a burn scar, just a portion of it to see how it would work and it looks better so probably will do the rest of it.

they also use silicone to flatten and decrease pigment. I've bought the sheets at Walmart and it works really well, you would be surprised really!

Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:45 pm

I've seen a wonderful plastic surgeon. My next consultation is April, but I need to leave the country before than...I think. I've delayed leaving for so long because of this infection.

The surgeon can't do anything till my skin calms down. If he cuts in too soon, the infection could still be there and literally explode, causing even more damage. From the research I've done, it could be up to a year before he can do any work.

The silicone sheets I have will not stay put. They annoy me. I'm looking for the best that's out there. Any suggestions?

free skin care · Sat Feb 05, 2011 1:19 pm

Do those silicone sheets work on old scars? My sister had a Cesarean section seventeen years ago and she has always moaned that she can't wear bikinis because of the scar. Why do they work? It's always sounded a bit odd to me.

free skin care · Sat Feb 05, 2011 1:28 pm

My burn scar is over 20 years old and wearing the sheet on it for a week dramatically lightened and smoothed it. I think they are good for both old and new.

I don't know how they work but I found this online

Silicone sheet technology is clinically proven to significantly improve the appearance of scars and has been used by burn centers and plastic surgeons for years.

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