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Hypertrophic Scar

A hypertrophic scar is a thick scar developing on the skin followed by skin trauma, burns, and surgical incisions. The first line of treatment is corticosteroid injections. The other treatments are surgery, laser therapy, and freezing.

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What is the best treatment for accident scars on the face?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a hypertrophic scar on the left side of my face due to a road traffic accident from five years ago. I had undergone a scar revision surgery four years back but, no improvement was seen. So, I had a Z-plasty surgery two years back with a 40 percent improvement. But, it is still v...  Read Full »


Dr. Vikram Kumar Raja

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.You can try fractional RF (radio-frequency) or laser resurfacing for further improvement. But do not expect complete removal of the scar. A scar once formed will remain forever. You cannot remove it completely. It can only be made less conspicuous at a visible distance...  Read Full »

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