Q. Does Sculptra cause scar tissue? Can sculptra cause scar tissue that causes problems down the road? A. The simple answer is yes, Sculptra causes scar tissue. You’ve opened up a Pandora’s Box of questions with few answers. There are 16 types of collagen making up 25 to 35% of all the protein in the... Read more »
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Scar removal after Facelift. Any suggestions?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelift Scars Q. I have a quastion about my scar after facelift. Its been one year since I had a facelift. What do you recommend doing to get rid of the scar? A. This is a mild hypertrophic scar following a facelift which is generally easy to treat. Options... Read more »
Facelift Scar
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelift Scarring Q. With regards to incision by the ear – I know there has to be a scar in front of the lobe but have seen scars that extend in a little line in front of the ear where skin connects to cheek and then... Read more »
How do I get rid of a scar?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’ve had a scar since I was a few months old, now I’m 17. It has been causing me trouble for life and I have no money to buy any medical treatment. A.So sorry for this concern! Unfortunately, at this time, all scars are permanent. There is no way... Read more »
ill I be happy with a short scar Facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am a 55 year old women who is wanting a facelift but I have had head & neck cancer with seven weeks radium and a neck dissection. I have been told that I can only have a short scar facelift. Will I be happy with the result... Read more »
Do all incision scars go through the ‘red & raised’ cycle of healing?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m currently 13 days post-op from a facelift. The incision scars around my ears are stunning in their lack of visibility as the scabs fall off. Is it inevitable that they WILL go through the ‘red and raised’ stage of healing in the next few weeks despite how... Read more »
Is this scar tissue after my facelift? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is this scar tissue after my facelift? It has been 6 days after surgery and I noticed this day 2. My surgeon told me I will not have scar but I doubt he even took a look at it. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. A. Any puncture, trauma or incision... Read more »
Is there any way I can improve a scar from a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is there any way I can improve a scar from a facelift? I asked specifically about placement scars prior to my surgery and was unpleasantly surprised with the result. It has been six months now and despite using recommended creams and avoiding sun exposure this the outcome. I avoid putting my... Read more »
5 weeks post surgery, should I be worried about the way my facelift scars are healing?
5 weeks post surgery I have a bump of skin on the back of my right lobe and bumps of skin in front of the left lobe. My surgeon has me massage Avene Cicalfate on my scars but prescribed Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream, USP 0.025% for the bumps on my left lobe. How can I help scars look less obvious short and long term?
How does CoolSculpting effect areas that have surgical scarring?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How does CoolSculpting effect areas that have surgical scarring? A. Without photos or an examination, it is difficult to answer your question. In general, scar, ie. collagen does not contain fat. Scar remodels over 3 to 12 months or more contracting, tightening and then softening. The fat will tend to... Read more »
