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Alar Scar revision

This section of the forum is dedicated to discussions addressing linear scars, depressed scars, keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, and other facial reconstructive topics. (Of note, Dr. Lam no longer accepts medical insurance so he rarely manages cancer reconstruction or trauma anymore.)
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Alar Scar revision

Postby chani » Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:19 am

Hi Dr lam,

May i know if alarplarty scars can be corrected with geometrical broken line repair?

Looks like this https://www.realself.com/question/scar- ... ort=recent

Slight indention around the alar and turns red sometimes.

Do you have any suggestion for softening and minimizing the scars appearance?

I have done 1 erbium laser on the scars but dont see much improvement.

Thank you.
chani
 
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Re: Alar Scar revision

Postby dr. lam » Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:36 pm

GBLR will not work. it will make it worse. scar revisions really are not suitable in the ala. there is really not a great answer. those scars do not heal well in general. lasers are helpful, and possible dermabrasion can help too in the right hands.
best,
sml
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
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