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Suggest Treatment For Small Scar In Forehead

Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015

Question: hello sir,
I have a small scar in forehead.
I have visited a cosmetologist locally(in Bangalore). She suggested 4 to 5 Fractional Laser sitting for it. Wanted to check whether laser sitting will be helpful or not in this matter. I have attached an Image of my scar for your reference.
thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
fractional co2 Laser would help resurface scar

Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic.

I have reviewed the image. yes she is absolutely right. fractional co2 laser would be helpful in resurfacing this scar. you can expect 50%to 70% improvement after 3-4 sittings of laser.

regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Thanks Sir! And I would also like to know about any probable adverse/side effects of this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Redness and hyperpigmentation

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Erythema/ redness and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are the most likely adverse effects that are expected after fractional Co 2 Laser for resurfacing.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 hours later)

so do they gets better with time or is a serious issue and can lead to problems?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Erythema and hyperpigmentation can be managed appropriately

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Erythema and hyperpigmentation are expected side effects and resolve with treatment.
You need to use a sunscreen after the procedure to reduce chances of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 days later)

One more thing sir...
So if I go for this surgery... may be that this scar will become slowly black again with time?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation usually does'nt return

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation as the name indicates usually happens in response to an inciting cause which stimulates melanin synthesis e.g fractional co 2 laser for resurfacing of acne scars.
Skin lightening agents would ultimately help resolve this post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Once cured it is unlikely that this hyperpigmentation would return because the inflammatory stimulus for increased melanin synthesis/ hyperpigmentation is gone once the laser treated area re-epithelializes.

Regatds

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj