1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Skin, Hair and Nails

  4. Surgical scars. How to reduce it?

Surgical scars

2018-11-10 22:43:03
I have self harm scars which are 6 years old , which I feel ashamed about. Please suggest how to reduce it ?
159 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Lasers won't give a good result as there is large scar tissue, excision and simple closure or skin graft is be done first followed by laser. Regards

Answered2018-11-12 07:32:23

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Undergo laser fraxel RF resurfacing therapy.. contact me by direct online consultation for treatment by sending photos... Otherwise consult plastic surgeon

Answered2018-11-11 02:07:55

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Different Treatment Options for Acne Scars

Dr.Shreeshail Kumbar

Acne scars are emotionally and psychologically challenging affecting quality of life and self esteem. Let us understand ... Read more

Lasers for Acne Scar Removals

Dr.Parthasarathi Dutta Roy

Laser treatment is one of the impressive cosmetic medical treatment through which the deep acne scars can be completely ... Read more

Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars: Know About Its Treatment!

Dr.Jagatjit Singh Kohli

When an injury happens, the normal tendency of the skin is to repair itself from inside out, until it is completely clos ... Read more

Enhance Your Beauty With Scar Removal

Dr.Harikiran Chekuri

The skin is a seamless organ. Its main function is to protect the inner body. A small tear scratches or tears the skin, ... Read more

Microneedling for Acne Scars

Dr.Sachith Abraham

Microneedling devices are a breakthrough device to induce collagen inside the skin. Microneedling devices have given us ... Read more

Fade Acne Scars With Advanced Skin Care Treatments

Dr.Nivedita Dadu

What causes acne scars?Acne scars occur as a consequence of injury to the skin during the healing of active acne. Inflam ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Self harm scar removal

736 Views
Hi, I have 2 self harm scars in my forearm and wanted to know if these can be removed by scar treatment ...Read More

Self harm Cut scars

663 Views
I do have some cut marks on my wrist wanted the solution for scars, as they are looking bad and dark

Surgical scar remover cream

360 Views
I had surgery and now there is scar left on body so recomend any cream for scar remover.

Self cut scar on hand

339 Views
Hello, I have a self-cut scar on my hand which is almost 10 years old scar. I visited 3 dermatologists ...Read More

Keloid scars

247 Views
I have keloid scar since i was 6 years old and i want to get of rid of it because it lost my self confide ...Read More

Surgical scar treatment without laser

65 Views
Is there any good and genuine dermatologist who can treat surgical scars without laser? There are no reli ...Read More

Self harm scar

76 Views
Can a self harm scar be removable permanently.Happened in 2010 with a blade. texturial scars are there. I ...Read More

Do Acne Scars Affect Self-Confidence?

51 Views
Can acne scars affect my self-confidence?

Surgical scar

76 Views
Hello doctor, I have a surgical scar which I got due to removal of a mole which on the area which exists ...Read More

Self harm Scars

97 Views
Hi my query is, will my scars be ever gone and what should I do to remove my scars as these are four or f ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.