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Suggest Ways To Remove An Old Accident Scar On Face

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Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Question: i have a mark on my face near my noes ., it is an accident mark i have got stiches on my face 8years bck its n old mark now
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Now since the scar in your case is an old one, I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
Although old scars are usually resistant to treatment but still we can bring about an improvement with various treatment options available nowadays.

So I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me with the pictures.

Dr Geetika XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)
Dr I have up loaded my pictures n I am wating for your suggestion
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need to consult a plastic surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached picture.
You have an old atrophic scar over the face.
Since it is an old scar and is depressed as well just places, so topical medicines would not be of great help to you.

I would rather suggest that you can apply a mild skin lightening agent like kojivit cream over the affected area twice a day.This will only take care of the slight pigmentation in the area.
You should fix an appointment with a plastic surgeon for scar revision. This only will be of definite help to you if you are really bothered by the scar.
Also you should use a sunscreen regularly before going out in the sun to prevent its further darkening.

Dr Geetika XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Ways To Remove An Old Accident Scar On Face

Brief Answer: Kindly provide pictures Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. Now since the scar in your case is an old one, I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition. Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page. Although old scars are usually resistant to treatment but still we can bring about an improvement with various treatment options available nowadays. So I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me with the pictures. Dr Geetika XXXXXXX