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Accident, Nose Injury. Sutures Put In, Area Turning Dark. Mederma For Treatment?
Hi, I had met with an accident 2 weeks back and had injured my nose . the doc had to suture the nose, i had around 6 stutures. the sutures were removed in a weeks time. The part of the stutures were initially pink and now it is turned darker. how long will these marks take to fade away completely. Is mederma a good option?
Mon, 30 Jul 2012
Hi Samantha
Thanks for posting your query on healthcaremagic.com
As you have mentioned the injury of nose , i would like to know what exact part of the nose is the scar present ?
Secondly ill like to tell you that any traumatic wound leaving a scar has a series of changes occuring at molecular level which causes change in the colour , texture and extent of the scar.It is natural for the pink colour to become darker.
Ill suggest few options for you to be followed :
1) Avoid direct sunlight contact over the scar.
2) Apply some topical application of contractubex or kelocote ointments for few months , which may help in fading off of the scar .Avoid using any depigmentation agents at present.
3) If the end result of the scarring is not satisfactory for you , consult a plastic surgeon for scar revision / resufacing the scar with Laser to make it almost inconspicuous
I hope i have asnwered to all your queries .If you have any further doubts feel free to post again
God Bless
Thanks for posting your query on healthcaremagic.com
As you have mentioned the injury of nose , i would like to know what exact part of the nose is the scar present ?
Secondly ill like to tell you that any traumatic wound leaving a scar has a series of changes occuring at molecular level which causes change in the colour , texture and extent of the scar.It is natural for the pink colour to become darker.
Ill suggest few options for you to be followed :
1) Avoid direct sunlight contact over the scar.
2) Apply some topical application of contractubex or kelocote ointments for few months , which may help in fading off of the scar .Avoid using any depigmentation agents at present.
3) If the end result of the scarring is not satisfactory for you , consult a plastic surgeon for scar revision / resufacing the scar with Laser to make it almost inconspicuous
I hope i have asnwered to all your queries .If you have any further doubts feel free to post again
God Bless
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