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Suggest Treatment For Scar Removal

Posted on Mon, 24 Feb 2014

Question: I have 3 scars similar to these on my arm from a previous surgury and as the picture shows i scar very easily, cosmetic wise is there anything that can be done about this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer: anti scar creams Detailed Answer: Hello Scars can be removed by using creams or LASERS, as well as surgically. I can see your skin is bit atrophied in the scar area. In such case creams will help you much better . allium and silicon based creams are available. Some of these are contratubex, vaniza, scarnil. Buy any of these and apply twice daily. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (54 minutes later)

What does atrophy mean in relation to scars? Also im in the US and have never heard of those creams, would a laser be better since my surgeon thinks thats therees scar tissues deeper than the visible scar.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer: you can go for LASER Detailed Answer: Hello, Scars can be of two types. 1. Atrophied, where the skin is wrinkled and depressed, as in your case. 2. Hypertrophic, where the skin is thick and raised. The creams I mentioned, contain silicon. It might be available with a different name in your country. Yes, you can go for LASER. Usually I advice creams first and if there is no response then LASER. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (33 minutes later)

I have tried creams but i think in my case i have both types of scars for its thick in the center

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer: go for LASERS Detailed Answer: Hello Please go for LASERS. It is effective against both type of scars and gives faster response also. Only consideration it cost of treatment. Hence we suggest creams first. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Awesomethank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer: welcome Detailed Answer: You are most welcome

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E