Scar, Plastic Surgery FAQ - Page 3

How can raised white scars from cuts be improved? The scar has been present for about 7 years, measuring 3 cm in length and 3 mm at its widest point, with only a slight elevation (not a major concern). The main issue is that it is very white (due to the destruction of melanin). I...

Hyperpigmentation issues on the back and buttocks? I have developed many dark acne scars on my back and buttocks, with two particularly dark patches on my buttocks. Due to excessive friction, my entire back has uneven skin tone, which looks unappealing and dirty. I also have simi...

The recurrent inflammation of the lipoma on my left buttock is making it difficult for me to sit or stand comfortably? Hello, can a plastic surgeon excise a sebaceous cyst (epidermoid cyst)? A friend suggested that I see a plastic surgeon because they would make the scar look nic...

Scar aesthetic options Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about scar aesthetics. I had a car accident in September of the year before last, resulting in a 4 cm laceration on my face. In December of the same year, I sought help from a nearby aesthetic clinic and underwent wound re...

Scarring after laser treatment for hemangiomas? Hello, I have a hemangioma on my face. I underwent laser treatment for it when I was very young, but the scars have remained. At that time, the doctor suggested waiting until I grew up to address it. Currently, the area is uneven an...

Childhood knife injury Hello doctor, about ten years ago when I was in elementary school, I accidentally cut my thumb with a utility knife. The blade had some paint on it, and as a result, I have a black mark on the cut that looks quite similar to a tattoo. I would like to know i...

Laser treatment for keloids after tattoo removal? Hello, I recently underwent laser tattoo removal at a cosmetic clinic, and after the wound healed, I noticed some areas are raised, but not the entire tattoo design—only certain spots are elevated after the laser treatment. This w...

Postoperative keloid scar? Doctor, I had surgery for a left upper arm fracture last June, which left me with a fairly long scar. I have a tendency to develop keloids. The scar has now turned into a keloid. I will be returning to the hospital soon to have the internal fixation pla...

Postoperative scars on the arm? Doctor, I had surgery for a fracture in my left upper arm last June, which left a fairly long scar that has developed into a hypertrophic scar. I will be returning to the hospital soon to have the internal fixation plate removed. I would like to as...

Herpes simplex scars Hello Doctor, two months ago I developed a viral herpes lesion on my nose. In the first week, it was red and swollen with blisters. In the second week, it turned a purplish-black color but did not scab. By the third week, it formed a scab, which was very thic...

Surgical scar After a car accident, abdominal wall bleeding required surgery, which subsequently led to cellulitis and multiple abscesses that necessitated extensive debridement, resulting in a bulge in the right lower abdomen. The surgeon mentioned that this is due to repeated s...

Wound after a car accident? Hello doctor, I was in a car accident about a month ago, and aside from my ankle, most of my wounds have healed. Here is the current image of my ankle wound: https://ppt.cc/fmoB5x. After confirming with the clinic, I started using artificial skin. This...

Double eyelid surgery - white scar? After double eyelid surgery, if there is a white scar on the eyelid two days post-suture removal, will that scar return to a normal skin color?

Double eyelid surgery, white scar? After double eyelid surgery, if there is a white scar on the eyelid two days post-surgery, will that scar return to a normal skin color?

The skin around the wound has turned yellow? I would like to ask the doctor, after an open fracture surgery on the lower leg, why does the skin near the scar turn yellow? Will it return to its original color?

Scar removal Hello Doctor: A few years ago, I had an accident that resulted in a humeral fracture, leaving me with a surgical scar of about 10 centimeters. Sometimes I feel it's very unattractive and it affects my confidence, making me hesitant to wear short sleeves. I would...

Prepuce issues Hello Doctor: 1. After the circumcision surgery, a doctor diagnosed me with symptoms of a subcutaneous cyst, but why did the doctor advise me to consult the original surgeon for the procedure? 2. There is too much remaining inner foreskin and frenulum, resulting in...

Keloid tattoo issues? I apologize, but I developed a lot of acne during middle school, which has resulted in several keloids on my chest and shoulder areas. However, the site where I received the BCG vaccine in childhood did not develop keloids. I have seen a doctor for injection...

There is a sebaceous cyst on the tip of the nose? I would like to inquire about a condition I previously had. I visited a surgeon who drained it, and it became smaller. The doctor mentioned that surgery was not necessary to avoid scarring, but it has grown larger again after a sh...

Burned by hot water? On November 13, I accidentally spilled hot water on my elbow, covering an area slightly larger than a palm. Immediately after the burn, I submerged my entire arm in cold water (with a little ice) for about half an hour. Although the pain persisted, after appl...