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How To Cure Scars?
i had a splenectomy several years ago, the scar seems to be attached to my lowest rib, is this normal and can i fix it, i look like i m being chopped in half, the scar is tight but not painful but i seem to have fat trapped over my ribs on just the left hand side. i am 27, female, weight is 8stone 10lbs
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Hi,
It seems that you may be having post surgical hypertrophic scar. The scar may be elevated,linear and tough. Sometime, there may be itching. Actually, there is no need to treat,unless you feel embarassing. You consult dermatologist. I usually give intradermal triamcenolone injection in scar tissue fortnightly till good result. I also advise hexilak silicone gel to apply on the scar. Take vitamin E,C and A for long time. After long time, you might feel better. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
It seems that you may be having post surgical hypertrophic scar. The scar may be elevated,linear and tough. Sometime, there may be itching. Actually, there is no need to treat,unless you feel embarassing. You consult dermatologist. I usually give intradermal triamcenolone injection in scar tissue fortnightly till good result. I also advise hexilak silicone gel to apply on the scar. Take vitamin E,C and A for long time. After long time, you might feel better. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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